AmouageGuidance (Eau de Parfum, 2023): Juicy pear and incense drifting into creamy florals and smooth woods

A modern fruity floral with a soft, plush texture and a gently smoky glow. It feels elegant and intimate rather than sharp or sporty. If you see Guidance 46, that is a more concentrated variation, this focuses on Guidance Eau de Parfum.

Fragrance Notes

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

What It Smells Like

It opens with ripe pear sweetness wrapped in a dry, resinous incense haze and a nutty warmth. The heart turns velvety as rose and jasmine bloom, with osmanthus adding a smooth apricot-like nuance and saffron giving a warm spice sheen. In the dry down, creamy sandalwood and ambergris-like warmth settle in, with vanilla rounding the edges and keeping it soft.

Who Is It For

Marketed as unisex and it truly wears that way. Best for someone who likes florals that feel creamy and wrapped in woods rather than bright and airy.

When to Wear

Ideal for evenings and cooler weather, especially fall and winter.

Why You’ll Love It

• Fruit and incense balance without turning syrupy

• Plush floral heart with a smooth, cozy texture

• Elegant dry down that feels refined