Amouage | Guidance 46 Extrait de Parfum
Guidance 46 is the ultra-luxurious, "Exceptional Extrait" evolution of Amouage’s most celebrated modern release. While the original Guidance is a powerhouse of projection, the 46% concentration (aged for four weeks to achieve peak complexity) transforms the scent into a study of light and shade. This version is smoother, more polished, and surprisingly more luminous than its predecessor. It amplifies the signature "pear and hazelnut" accord with a deeper, woodier backbone and a lush, nectar-like sweetness. It is a masterpiece of contrast, where the delicate iris and rose meet the darker, more mysterious depths of akigalawood and frankincense.
The Olfactory Pyramid
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Top Notes: Pear, Frankincense, Hazelnut, Rose Water, Pink Pepper, Bitter Almond
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Heart Notes: Saffron, Rose, Sambac Jasmine, Osmanthus
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Base Notes: Cistus (Labdanum), Sandalwood, Akigalawood, Ambergris, Vanilla, Ambrette, Georgywood, Cypriol
Vibe: Sophisticated, creamy, addictive, and multidimensional.
Performance: "Eternal" longevity (16+ hours) with a dense, rich sillage that sits slightly closer to the skin than the EDP but creates a much more persistent and high-end aura.