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Since I own and enjoy the original Guidance, I decided to add the 46 version to my collection as well. It opens with pear, bitter almond and a generous dose of pink pepper. Unfortunately, I can’t detect any nutty notes, which is a shame. After a while, a rosewater-like nuance joins the composition. The base is woody and well balanced. Overall, it’s very creamy and very close to the original. Longevity on my skin is around six hours and the projection is very good. In my opinion, they’re not different enough to justify owning both bottles at this price.
This is modern perfume hyperbole, so strong it should be impossible. One tiny dab somewhere on your person is MORE than enough, and 10ml will last a lifetime. Personally I'm sick of the dearth of akigalawood Bischs but this one is one of the best. I can't decide if it's more or less brutal than Tubéreuse Astral, I think more.
Second time returning to this decant. It was warm autumn last time, it's frozen outside now.
I don't know if this one's for me. There's nothing bad about it per se, it's just not things that excite me.
I adore rose, and while it tries it's best to fight through the other notes, it's hard to clearly identify.
I don't know what's doing it, it could be nutty notes which are too heavy and fatty, the fruity note of pear which seems to be overripe, or the insane 46% concentration making it thick and heavy, but I just find this too cloying. Not in a screechy way, just in a thick, consuming way.
I'll give it a few hours and update.
6 hours in. I still find it almost too decadent.
It's sweet and rich and heavy, but there is a creamyness with ambergris, vanilla, and woods.
It's weaker than I expected for such an extrait.
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 GuidanceGuidance 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 OG Guidance . 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 this extract 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 OG more than in 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 OG 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 the original 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 and they differ as a scent as well. 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. 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 and I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes
Guidance 46 is an intensely powerful, long-lasting fragrance that truly makes a statement. It opens with creamy pear and hazelnut, blooms into rich florals, and settles into a warm, resinous base of sandalwood, vanilla, and ambergris. It leans feminine because of the lush floral sweetness, but anyone confident can wear it. Projection and longevity is crazy. (all day). Its is a perfume that will leave an impression and lots compliments. Its Bold, addictive and a masterpiece from Quentin Bisch.