WS-A-2024

Guidance 46

2024unisex

woody up front, then fruity, settling into nutty.

Guidance 46 by Amouage is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Guidance 46 was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Quentin Bisch. Top notes are Rose Water, Pear, Hazelnut, Bitter Almond, Frankincense and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Rose, Osmanthus, Saffron and Jasmine Sambac; base…

woody fruity nutty floral

Nose: Quentin Bisch

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rose Water, Pear, Hazelnut, Bitter Almond, Frankincense, Pink Pepper
Heart· 2–4h
Rose, Osmanthus, Saffron, Jasmine Sambac
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Akigalawood, Vanilla, Ambrette, Labdanum, Ambergris, Georgywood, Cypriol

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

56%

49%

47%

47%

46%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter30%Fall30%Spring24%Summer16%Night55%Day45%Wears female43%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Amouage picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Guidance 46 smell like?

woody up front, then fruity, settling into nutty. Dominant accords: woody, fruity, nutty.

What notes are in Guidance 46?

Top: Rose Water, Pear, Hazelnut, Bitter Almond, Frankincense, Pink Pepper. Heart: Rose, Osmanthus, Saffron, Jasmine Sambac. Base: Sandalwood, Akigalawood, Vanilla, Ambrette, Labdanum, Ambergris, Georgywood, Cypriol.

How long does Guidance 46 last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Guidance 46 loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Guidance 46 best for?

Winter is the top pick (30%). Fall is second at 30%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Guidance 46?

Night wear leads at 55%. Day is a secondary pick at 45%.

Is Guidance 46 for men or women?

Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 43% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Guidance 46?

Composed by Quentin Bisch. Released in 2024.