Fragrance comparison

Bayn Al Asrar vs Guidance

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6,904 ratings analysed

Bayn Al Asrar

PARIS CORNER

3.54435 votes

Rank #10,299 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

99%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Guidance

Amouage

3.856,469 votes

Rank #26,155 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guidance takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bayn Al Asrar
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Guidance
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bayn Al Asrar3/7

Guidance4/7

Ratings & consensus: Guidance
Community sentiment: Guidance
Longevity: Guidance
Sillage & projection: Guidance
Value for money: Bayn Al Asrar
Versatility: Bayn Al Asrar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bayn Al Asrar

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bayn Al AsrarPARIS CORNER

GuidanceAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 435 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 43%

3.85/ 5 · 6,469 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerGuidanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

12%Hate

435 votes

46%Love

21%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

8%Hate

6,469 votes

Category winnerGuidanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGuidance

SillageGuidance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value27

Category winnerBayn Al AsrarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

fruity84%

nutty77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

nutty69%

sweet61%

Scent match99%Very similar · both woody, amber and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

PearHazelnutOlibanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseOsmanthusSaffronJasmine Sambac

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaSandalwoodLabdanumAmbergrisAkigalawood

Top

PearHazelnutOlibanum

Heart

OsmanthusRoseSaffronJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAkigalawoodAmbergrisLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPear, Hazelnut, Olibanum and Rose. Durations are only published for Bayn Al Asrar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall93

Winter79

Day100

Night68

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBayn Al AsrarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex8

Women91

Men1

Unisex15

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews80

Overall rank#26,155

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBayn Al AsrarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bayn Al Asrar by PARIS CORNER delivers a distinct mix of fruity pear, roasted hazelnut, and resinous olibanum right from the first spray. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart of rose, osmanthus, and jasmine sambac, accented by warm spicy saffron. The drydown rests on a heavy base of sandalwoo…

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Amouage Guidance offers a potent signature built around creamy hazelnut, ripe pear, and warm frankincense. Designed by perfumer Quentin Bisch, this composition wraps the wearer in a dense, milky floral veil. It is best suited for cooler weather and formal evenings where its massive presence can unfold without overwhel…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bayn Al Asrar or Guidance?

Guidance takes 4 of 7 categories. Bayn Al Asrar is rated 3.54/5 from 435 votes; Guidance is rated 3.85/5 from 6,469 votes. Choose Bayn Al Asrar for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Guidance for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bayn Al Asrar or Guidance?

Guidance lasts longest (Guidance 87/100, Bayn Al Asrar 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bayn Al Asrar or Guidance?

Guidance projects furthest (Guidance 77/100, Bayn Al Asrar 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bayn Al Asrar and Guidance smell similar?

Very similar: a 99% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Hazelnut, Olibanum and Rose.

Is Bayn Al Asrar or Guidance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bayn Al Asrar is the stronger pick. For winter, Guidance is the stronger pick. Bayn Al Asrar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bayn Al Asrar and Guidance?

Bayn Al Asrar has top notes of Pear, Hazelnut and Olibanum, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Saffron and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Ambergris. Guidance has top notes of Pear, Hazelnut and Olibanum, heart notes of Osmanthus, Rose, Saffron and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Akigalawood and Ambergris.