Guidance by Amouage is an eau de parfum that opens on pear, frankincense and hazelnut and settles into cistus, sandalwood and akigalawood. It reads mostly warm, sweet and woody on our scent profile, at a strong strength. Its least common notes on our list are ambergris and saffron. Below are the closest on our list. Similar isn't identical, so try a sample before a full bottle if you can.
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The 10 closest in the collection
Closest first. The percent is how alike two fragrances are on our scent profile (their notes and their mix of fresh, floral, sweet, woody and warm), not a rating.
- 73%
1.Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Baccarat Rouge 540Very similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone
Both have ambergris, saffron and jasmine.
From $230 for 35 ml (1.2 oz)
- 70%
2.Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Oud Satin MoodSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2015
Both have vanilla and rose.
From $340 for 70 ml (2.4 oz)
- 68%
3.Mancera
Red TobaccoSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone · 2017
Both have sandalwood, vanilla and saffron.
From $135 for 60 ml (2 oz)
- 67%
4.Tom Ford
Vanilla SexSimilar · Eau de parfum · For anyone
Both have sandalwood, vanilla and jasmine.
From $265 for 30 ml (1 oz)
- 64%
5.Tom Ford
Noir ExtremeSimilar · Eau de parfum · For men · 2015
Both have sandalwood, vanilla and saffron.
From $165 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 63%
6.Valentino
Donna Born in RomaSimilar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have vanilla and jasmine.
From $110 for 30 ml (1 oz)
- 63%
7.Chanel
CocoSimilar · Eau de parfum · For women
Both have labdanum, sandalwood and vanilla.
Price at retailer
- 60%
8.Xerjoff
Alexandria IISomewhat similar · Parfum · For anyone
Both have sandalwood, vanilla and rose.
From $325 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
- 60%
9.Armani
SìSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For women · 2013
Both have vanilla and rose.
From $100 for 30 ml (1 oz)
- 59%
10.Initio Parfums Privés
Side EffectSomewhat similar · Eau de parfum · For anyone
Both have sandalwood and saffron.
From $290 for 50 ml (1.7 oz)
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