Guidance 46 Exceptional Extrait by Amouage is an enthralling and beguiling exploration of contrast. Part of the Exceptional Extraits Collection and composed at an extraordinary 46% concentration, it brings together light and shade, fragility and strength, subtlety and opulence in a richly layered interpretation of Guidance.
The fragrance opens with luminous pear, frankincense and hazelnut, expanded by delicate rose water, pink pepper and bitter almond. At the heart, saffron brings warmth to an opulent floral composition of rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus, creating a beautifully textured interplay of spice and florals.
The base reveals exceptional depth, with cistus labdanum, sandalwood and Akigalawood joined by ambergris and vanilla. Ambrette seeds, Georgywood and cypriol add further woody, musky and earthy dimensions, creating an intricate and enveloping finish.
Rich, complex and captivating, Guidance 46 amplifies the contrasts at the heart of Guidance through the depth and intensity of an Exceptional Extrait.
Why you’ll love it
- Part of Amouage’s Exceptional Extraits Collection
- Composed at an exceptional 46% fragrance concentration
- A richer and more intricate interpretation of Guidance
- Pear and rose water bring luminosity to the opening
- Frankincense, pink pepper and bitter almond create compelling contrast
- Rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus form an opulent floral heart
- Sandalwood, Akigalawood and Georgywood create layered woody depth
- Ambergris, vanilla and ambrette seeds add warmth and sensuality
- A complex composition exploring contrasts of light and shade, fragility and strength
Fragrance notes
Top Notes: Pear, Frankincense, Hazelnut, Rose Water, Pink Pepper, Bitter Almond
Heart Notes: Saffron, Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Osmanthus
Base Notes: Cistus Labdanum (Rockrose), Sandalwood, Akigalawood, Ambergris, Vanilla, Ambrette Seeds, Georgywood, Cypriol (Nagarmotha)
Wear guidance
Guidance 46 Exceptional Extrait is ideal for those drawn to rich, complex fragrances with floral, woody, resinous and ambery depth. Its highly concentrated composition makes it particularly suited to occasions where a more enveloping expression of Guidance is desired.
Apply sparingly to pulse points such as the wrists, neck and behind the ears. Allow the extrait to develop naturally on the skin, revealing its layers of luminous fruit, opulent florals, warm resins, woods and musks over time.
FAQs
What does Amouage Guidance 46 smell like?
Guidance 46 is a rich and complex fragrance combining pear, frankincense and hazelnut with rose, jasmine sambac, osmanthus, sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla and layered woody notes.
What is the concentration of Guidance 46?
Guidance 46 is an Exceptional Extrait composed at a 46% fragrance concentration.
How is Guidance 46 different from Guidance?
Guidance 46 offers a more concentrated and intricately layered interpretation of Guidance. Alongside familiar notes such as pear, frankincense, rose, osmanthus, sandalwood and vanilla, it introduces additional facets including rose water, pink pepper, bitter almond, ambrette seeds, Georgywood and cypriol.
Is Guidance 46 a floral fragrance?
Guidance 46 has a prominent floral heart of rose, jasmine sambac and osmanthus, surrounded by fruity, spicy, resinous, woody and ambery facets.
What collection is Guidance 46 part of?
Guidance 46 belongs to Amouage’s Exceptional Extraits Collection, which explores highly concentrated expressions of the house’s fragrances.
When is Guidance 46 best worn?
Its rich, highly concentrated and enveloping composition makes Guidance 46 particularly suited to evening wear, special occasions and moments that call for a more opulent fragrance.
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