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AmouageExceptional Extraits

Guidance 46 (Parfum)

2024

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Versions Timeline

2024

Guidance 46 (Original Release)

Price Range
$350 – $705

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Quentin Bisch

"Guidance 46 is a high-concentration reinterpretation of Guidance, built around a lush floral-amber structure with creamy woods and a polished fruity opening. Its character centers on pear, rose water, soft nuttiness, florals, and a deep sandalwood-ambery base that feels smoother and more saturated than a typical eau de parfum. The composition moves from luminous and slightly spiced into velvety floral warmth, then settles into an elegant woody-resinous trail. It is often perceived as refined, enveloping, and quietly powerful rather than aggressively loud. The scent profile leans luxurious and modern, with a strong signature style that remains highly wearable for those who enjoy rich floral-woody perfumes. Within Amouage's portfolio, it stands as an extrait-style expression designed to amplify texture, depth, and lasting presence."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Mild
Cold
Dry

Moods

Elegant
Luxurious
Alluring
Sophisticated
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Party

Fun Facts

The "46" refers to its 46% perfume oil concentration.

The fragrance was composed by Quentin Bisch and positioned as an Exceptional Extrait within the house.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
FruityFloralSpicyResinousSweetCreamyWoodyOriental

What Changed

Original market release of Guidance 46 as a 46% Exceptional Extrait concentration.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–2h

pear
frankincense
hazelnut
rose water
pink pepper
bitter almond
Middle Notes

2h–7h 12m

saffron
rose
sambac jasmine
osmanthus
Base Notes

7h 12m–16h

cistus
sandalwood
akigalawood
ambergris
vanilla
ambrette
georgywood
cypriol

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Guidance 46 is widely experienced as a smoother, creamier, and more refined take on the Guidance signature. Wearers often highlight the pear, rose water, soft woods, and velvety base, with many describing it as deeply luxurious and highly blended. Performance is generally regarded as excellent, with very long wear and strong presence, though some find it less explosive in projection than the original Guidance while still clearly noticeable. It is frequently praised for richness and polish, though the high price and the close similarity to the original are common points of hesitation.”

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