Amouage - Guidance 46

Guidance 46 by Amouage is a modern aromatic-woody masterpiece, crafted for those who seek clarity, sophistication, and balance in a niche fragrance. This extrait combines freshness with warmth, delivering a scent that is both uplifting and grounding.

Available in 2 ml, 5 ml, or 10 ml sizes, it is ideal for discovery, travel, or experiencing the composition before committing to a full bottle.

It is perfect for those who appreciate niche luxury, subtle elegance, and long-lasting performance. Whether you’re attending a formal event or a refined casual gathering, this fragrance adapts beautifully to the wearer’s presence.

Scent Profile

Top Notes

Pear, Frankincense, Hazelnut, Rose Water, Pink Pepper, Bitter Almond

Heart Notes

Saffron, Rose, Sambac Jasmine, Osmanthus

Base Notes

Cistus (Labdanum), Sandalwood, Akigalawood, Ambergris, Vanilla, Ambrette, Georgywood, Cypriol

Fragrance Character

A unisex (feminine-leaning) fragrance decant with a fruity-floral, nutty and ambery-woody personality. A luminous opening of pear, frankincense, hazelnut, rose water, pink pepper, and bitter almond; a plush heart of saffron, rose, sambac jasmine and osmanthus; and a sophisticated base of cistus, sandalwood, Akigalawood, ambergris, vanilla, ambrette, Georgywood, and cypriol. Creamy, enveloping and quietly radiant – Guidance 46 feels like the original Guidance drawn closer to the skin, with extra depth, sweetness and wood.

Performance

• With its 46% perfume oil concentration, Guidance 46 offers excellent longevity and a steady, elegant sillage.
• The pear–hazelnut–almond and rose water opening is clearly noticeable in the first couple of hours, gradually melting into the saffron–rose–jasmine–osmanthus heart.
• As it dries down, the woody-ambergris and vanilla base sits closer to the skin but remains present for many hours.
• It feels less expansive than some Amouage incense creations, but more creamy, dense and intimate.

Best For

• Fans of aromatic-woody compositions
• Those seeking long-lasting, balanced fragrances
• Ideal for daytime elegance, office settings, and evening refinement

Why Choose Amouage Guidance 46 Decant

• A convenient way to experience the Exceptional Extrait version of Guidance before investing in the full bottle
• Ideal for collectors and fragrance lovers who already enjoy Guidance EDP and want a denser, more gourmand-woody interpretation
• Lets you follow how Guidance 46 travels from juicy pear and creamy nuts through a saffron–rose–jasmine heart into a complex woody–ambergris–vanilla base over many hours

Official Notes

Pear · Frankincense · Hazelnut · Rose Water · Pink Pepper · Bitter Almond · Saffron · Rose · Sambac Jasmine · Osmanthus · Cistus (Labdanum) · Sandalwood · Akigalawood · Ambergris · Vanilla · Ambrette · Georgywood · Cypriol

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