5
Helpful Review
Fruitier, rosier, smoother and creamier than the original Guidance
I was waiting the right moment to write an in depth review of this scent since it deserves all my pationate attention. I was thinking as well which kind of approach I will take to this new flanker and I decided to compare it to the original "Guidance | Amouage" since so many people are curious to know the differences and the similarities. In the same time I will describe the scent itself. I don't understand at all the hate, low scores and underrate from the people who didn't get the free bottles or samples, it's unprofessional and childish. It's funny to see when the same formula in the reviews is repeated for each fragrance that is given out as PR bottles. Is it really the truth that all those perfumes are bad? I don't think so, like all those are not good. Whether you love or not the perfume should have nothing to do if it has been given for free for other people or not. By the way I didn't get the free bottle.
Guidance 46 opens up with the familiar unique aroma from the original one. It's just much richer and opulent with sweeter, more fruity and more natural Pear, like added attractive and pretty fresh natural rosy scent as well thanks to the Rose water in it. It has a pampering creamy and nutty texture from Bitter Almond and with muted Frankincense it's not airy and "enormous" like "Guidance | Amouage" . Because of that the scent doesn't fill the whole room but it makes an irresistible and seductive bubble around you with a sillage which is still well noticeable. The peppery kick is missing from Guidance 46 . Toned down Frankincense makes Guidance 46 more versatile and easier to wear in the public areas or at the office since it doesn't bother the people around you like the original maybe does. The additional earthiness which is found in "Guidance | Amouage" more than Guidance 46 is because the Saffron is more present there due to the amount of the total notes. In the base of Guidance 46 there is an added Ambrette which can be also an ambery and slightly animalic scent, but here it gives a soft musky feeling instead with a fruity Pear aroma which complements the significant fruity character of the fragrance. Simplified this extract version is fruity floral with woody base but musky kind of softness makes it intimate as well while the original is based more on Frankincense and ambers with a fruity touch. If "Guidance | Amouage" makes you smile and hugs everyone around you Guidance 46 hugs tightly you instead spreading the gentle warmth, deliciousness and happiness around you as well. I used to call "Guidance | Amouage" as a happy mood, uplifting scent and I would say that Guidance 46 gives me a total olfactory satisfaction.
Guidance 46 continues the same kind of style than other exceptional extracts like Jubilation 40 , Honour 43 , Reflection 45 for example. It's more complex than the original with added notes. It's polished until the perfection and sharp edges has been rounded. It's in every kind of way utterly smooth and luxurious. Wheather you like the original ones or these extracts more is just a subjective opinion and which characteristics you prefer. The projection of original ones can easily be too much for many so in that case an extract would be a great choice. The longevity of Guidance 46 is around 10-12 hours and I didn't try it on clothes because of an oil concentration. I wanted to because it would have been nice to compare the difference with the original one which stays on clothes for many days.
And then in the end we have the question: which one and is it redundant to have both? As I had the original first my opinion is that Guidance 46 is not redundant. It's so gorgeous and special that I definitely want to have it. But if you don't already have either I advise you to test the both of them and decide which one you prefer. They are not the same at all but of course they share a lot as well. I think that the more trained is your nose the more differences you will notice. Imo the original one is more unisex and 46 is more feminine because of the delicate yet rich rosy aroma. About the price I don't say anything since it's not the most important for me at all. If I love the scent and it's a top quality I don't care about the price. Anyway the price difference between these two is justified and the hype is real.
Thank you for reading, I hope you liked my review and it was helpful.
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Guidance 46 opens up with the familiar unique aroma from the original one. It's just much richer and opulent with sweeter, more fruity and more natural Pear, like added attractive and pretty fresh natural rosy scent as well thanks to the Rose water in it. It has a pampering creamy and nutty texture from Bitter Almond and with muted Frankincense it's not airy and "enormous" like "Guidance | Amouage" . Because of that the scent doesn't fill the whole room but it makes an irresistible and seductive bubble around you with a sillage which is still well noticeable. The peppery kick is missing from Guidance 46 . Toned down Frankincense makes Guidance 46 more versatile and easier to wear in the public areas or at the office since it doesn't bother the people around you like the original maybe does. The additional earthiness which is found in "Guidance | Amouage" more than Guidance 46 is because the Saffron is more present there due to the amount of the total notes. In the base of Guidance 46 there is an added Ambrette which can be also an ambery and slightly animalic scent, but here it gives a soft musky feeling instead with a fruity Pear aroma which complements the significant fruity character of the fragrance. Simplified this extract version is fruity floral with woody base but musky kind of softness makes it intimate as well while the original is based more on Frankincense and ambers with a fruity touch. If "Guidance | Amouage" makes you smile and hugs everyone around you Guidance 46 hugs tightly you instead spreading the gentle warmth, deliciousness and happiness around you as well. I used to call "Guidance | Amouage" as a happy mood, uplifting scent and I would say that Guidance 46 gives me a total olfactory satisfaction.
Guidance 46 continues the same kind of style than other exceptional extracts like Jubilation 40 , Honour 43 , Reflection 45 for example. It's more complex than the original with added notes. It's polished until the perfection and sharp edges has been rounded. It's in every kind of way utterly smooth and luxurious. Wheather you like the original ones or these extracts more is just a subjective opinion and which characteristics you prefer. The projection of original ones can easily be too much for many so in that case an extract would be a great choice. The longevity of Guidance 46 is around 10-12 hours and I didn't try it on clothes because of an oil concentration. I wanted to because it would have been nice to compare the difference with the original one which stays on clothes for many days.
And then in the end we have the question: which one and is it redundant to have both? As I had the original first my opinion is that Guidance 46 is not redundant. It's so gorgeous and special that I definitely want to have it. But if you don't already have either I advise you to test the both of them and decide which one you prefer. They are not the same at all but of course they share a lot as well. I think that the more trained is your nose the more differences you will notice. Imo the original one is more unisex and 46 is more feminine because of the delicate yet rich rosy aroma. About the price I don't say anything since it's not the most important for me at all. If I love the scent and it's a top quality I don't care about the price. Anyway the price difference between these two is justified and the hype is real.
Thank you for reading, I hope you liked my review and it was helpful.
I would appreciate if you follow me on my
IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles available):
@ninamariahperfumes
It gives me a lot of motivation to write more.
Updated on 11/25/2025
4 Comments
Nanaafromgha 1 year ago
Update: I think I’m gonna have to add 46 to my collection 🫣🫣 so stunning! And totally agree that they’re different enough to have!
Ninamariah 1 year ago
It really is stunning! Absolutely wonderful perfume. I need to buy it as well. I just was waiting that the price reduce a bit.
Nanaafromgha 1 year ago
I sampled 46 once and really liked it, but thought it was too redundant to have both. I have and love the OG, but I may have to sample this one again to see if I wanna add it to my collection. Thanks for an in-depth review!
Ninamariah 1 year ago
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Yes, for some people it’s maybe redundant but if I only had one I would choose 46. That’s why I don’t think 46 redundant if having OG. 46 is so beautiful. Thank you so much for your opinion and comment and I’m happy that you liked my review.