Amouage Guidance EDP (Tester)

Description

Amouage Guidance is a rich, resinous rose scent that pairs frankincense and ambergris with hazelnut, saffron and vanilla. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch and released in 2023 by Amouage of Oman. It opens with pear, hazelnut and frankincense, moves into rose, osmanthus, jasmine sambac and saffron, and dries down to a warm base of akigalawood, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris and cistus.

Scent Character

Translation: a warm, spiced rose with a resinous glow and a smooth, creamy vanilla finish.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Hazelnut, Pear, Frankincense
• Heart: Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Saffron
• Base: Akigalawood, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Ambergris, Cistus

Performance

Longevity: Long, an estimated 8 to 12 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate to strong.
Projection: Fills a room at arm's length early on, then settles closer to the skin.

Best Occasions & Season

Season: Best in fall and winter, also lovely on cool spring evenings.
Occasion: Evenings, dinners and special occasions.
Wear: Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
House: Amouage (Oman)
Released: 2023

Try Before You Commit

This listing is a 3.4 oz / 100 ml tester at $339.99, the fragrance exactly as it is bottled at retail, just without the outer box and presentation packaging, and with a plain cap. It is a cost-effective way to own it at full size without paying for the box.

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FAQ

What is the difference between a tester and a boxed bottle?
The fragrance inside is the same. Testers are sold without the outer box and presentation packaging, which is why they cost less than the boxed retail version.

What does Amouage Guidance smell like?
A warm rose with frankincense, saffron and osmanthus, over a creamy base of sandalwood, vanilla and ambergris.

How long does it last?
Expect roughly 8 to 12 hours on skin, depending on skin type and weather.

Is it for men or women?
It is made for everyone. The rose and frankincense heart is rich rather than sweet.

What is the concentration?
Eau de Parfum.

Does it contain oud?
No. The depth comes from frankincense, sandalwood, ambergris and cistus.