# Guidance vs Ouverture

Guidance and Ouverture overlap 49% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Guidance lasts longer: longevity 9.0/10 against 8.4/10 for Ouverture. Guidance projects more: sillage 8.7/10 against 8.1/10 for Ouverture.

## At a glance

|  | Guidance | Ouverture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Amouage | Xerjoff |
| Release year | 2023 | 2016 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | No data |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 8.1/10 |
| Longevity | 9.0/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Sillage | 8.7/10 | 8.1/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Guidance | Ouverture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 32% | 35% |
| Winter | 26% | 31% |
| Spring | 28% | 24% |
| Summer | 14% | 10% |

## Occasions

|  | Guidance | Ouverture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nighttime | 26% | 28% |
| Evening | 25% | 28% |
| Casual | 21% | 21% |
| Daytime | 16% | 13% |
| Office | 11% | 10% |

## Notes

In both: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Only in this one:

- Guidance: Pear, Hazelnut, Saffron, Osmanthus, Rose, Jasmine sambac, Ambergris, Akigalawood®, Cistus
- Ouverture: Orange, Fig leaf, Magnolia, Cinnamon, Jasminum auriculatum, Bulgarian rose, Ylang-ylang, Amber, Cashmere

## Accords

- Guidance: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody
- Ouverture: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Woody

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Guidance lasts longer: longevity 9.0/10 against 8.4/10 for Ouverture.

### Which one projects more?

Guidance projects more: sillage 8.7/10 against 8.1/10 for Ouverture.

### Which one suits winter better?

Ouverture suits winter better: winter gets 31% of its season votes, against 26% for Guidance.

### Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 14% of the season votes for Guidance and 10% for Ouverture.

### Which one is rated higher?

Ouverture is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.8/10 for Guidance.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Frankincense, Sandalwood, Vanilla.

## More

- [Guidance details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/amouage-guidance-eau-de-parfum)
- [Guidance dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/amouage-guidance-eau-de-parfum)
- [Ouverture details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/xerjoff-ouverture)
- [Ouverture dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/xerjoff-ouverture)

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