IS THIS $520 AMOUAGE WORTH IT?!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

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[@trumpameri1638]

One of the best parfumer all time..

[@christypassy]

46 is an absolute masterpiece. If it wasn’t for the price, I would encourage everyone to get it.

[@VanessaMaddoux]

Yeah…the price point is a NO. I’m a fragrance lover but I refuse to go over $200ish. I just can’t pay a carnote for a bottle of fragrance. Goodness….this one is close to my mortgage payment!

[@ThisisFerrariKhan]

Where do you live for a 500$ or even a 1000$ mortgage? For me to buy a house, my payment would be 3500$ and my rent is already 2500$

[@agb777]

@@ThisisFerrariKhanmy thoughts exactly

[@ActinideOfficial]

@@ThisisFerrariKhan Anywhere but the US basically

[@scentsual7752]

She prob bought her house in 1995 😂

[@leilani_808]

@@scentsual7752if she did, and her mortgage is around $500., good for her. I could only wish!

[@LuciaChambers1]

I tried a sample and was stunned to realize it was MY perfume. As a collector, I own more than 200 perfumes (and about 300+ samples), but Guidance 46 was like finding the love of my life. So I bought a big decant for now, and will splurge on a full bottle for my birthday in a couple of months. I think the rosewater touch distinguishes this gorgeous juice from the original Guidance (which I loved but not like this!)

[@SharidaM]

Yes agreed, they improved upon Guidance EDP with this extrait and thats saying A LOT because Guidance was a 10/10 for me lol.

[@l-mac5105]

🤔I may add it to my wishlist. I agree. The EDP is a 10/10.

[@food2430]

No perfume is worth $520. I don't care whether it smells of Pixie poop and Fairy breath.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

What makes you think pixie poop smells good? LOL!

[@food2430]

@@ThePerfumeGuy I'd imagine pixie poop to smell like Chypre Mousse. Wet, Foresty and Mossy.

[@heyim]

@@ThePerfumeGuy😂😂😂

[@Dee.M.]

Thank you for this in-depth review , Sebastian! I cannot but be impressed with your talented nose. Because your review stands out from the other review that I’ve watched here on KZbin. Looking forward to test this and your fragrance as well! All the best!

[@purplemonkeymadness]

I liked Guidance but didn't feel like I needed to have it in my collection. Maybe the extrait will change my mind. Or maybe I should remain in blissful ignorance with that price point!

[@melliebe6029]

Wow so many people like the OG Guidance here. I just get a mix of cognac and body odor when I test it on myself & others. I tried it first as a decant from Lucky Scent and then again at Neiman’s with friends and my nose just doesn’t understand it.

[@MKK-wg7fz]

Yes it’s a very strange “fragrance” and not pleasant

[@gladyscatalinariveramariet5903]

I am currently playing with both of them. I am leaning towards Guidance 46.

[@boogiedaddy3434]

Will definitely have to check this one out. I like the idea of the amber tones being amped up. Thanks for sharing.

[@xMicDizzy]

520 is insane 😭😭

[@devangel3614]

Gawd, I loved your anticipation, excitement, and reaction to this fragrance! So fun to see you get this enthused over this scent. Thank you so much for the explanation of the fragrance concentrations. I could never blind buy 😅at this price, I would have to find a way to sample it first

[@notesdecoeur]

Not that crazy of a price when an armani code-like orange blossom from kilian is $300 for 50 ml

[@MyFragranceTrail]

I always learn from you. I’m a huge fan of Quentin Bisch’s work and consider him a genius. My favorites of his being Guidance, Hibiscus Mahajad, La Belle Le Parfum. That being said, I don’t think Guidance 46 is a necessity. It was released a little too soon.

[@phyllisiervello]

I have the original Guidance as it was the last expensive perfume I purchased before I was forced to retire. This version of Guidance 46 is beyond my budget, but it sounds beautiful. Even though I probably won’t ever get to try it or buy it (which may be a good thing since I know I would probably love it), but thanks for the video and the comparison of the two.

[@nikkoutsoukos1866]

No fragrance is worth $520

[@saphna2095]

I love when they get an extrait close to the original one, but richer

[@Twizzler300]

No fragrance is ECONOMICALLY worth more then 400$ and even that is questionable. Oud isn't THAT expensive, we should not pay for a large fraction when they make thousands of bottles.

[@tookitoff]

100 percent facts👍 I always wait till they hit the grey market to get a good deal otherwise no thx lol 500 bucks are they nuts?

[@louselman]

I am not crazy about the original…..however, I took a chance and purchased Guidance 46 and I am loving it…..a couple of sprays is enough……so the bottle should last me a while……I didn’t care for the box and the price is ridiculously high…..but I don’t regret buying it………..Great review ❤️❤️

[@nataliaalaimo9076]

I'm excited more now about Guidance 46 after your experience, Sebastian

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Ooh yes. It’s so expensive please sample first get a sample somewhere. 😀

[@MrWheatle]

I did, however, pick up the Interlude Extrait as soon as it was available! ❤️

[@lunamypet]

😭 I would love a bottle too. It’s the only one that I know of this house that has some longevity. Reflection man is also beautiful , but it doesn’t last as long as I would like.

[@anrihan]

Worth 100%❤

[@Elena-er7zp]

they lost their goddamn minds that is all

[@yuliyadomm9303]

Great review, I have now and love it! Best perfume in my collection and new signature scent❤ I am glad that price is not the center point of the review, yes it’s steep but worth every penny to me.

[@MakeupanBeautyJunkie]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts. I LOVE the OG.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh great!!

[@SharidaM]

Major QB fan. I love my 46...but that price point hurt lol.

[@luaforte]

I bought one and I am obsessed 😍🤩🙌🏼

[@gqsown2516]

I love guidance and bought it upon first sniff, which is rare for me. Can't wait to try Guidance 46.

[@nataliaalaimo9076]

Tuberose Astrale, I must try as tuberose my favorite note

[@Newbounderies24]

I get so many compliments on purpose by Amouge… surprised he didn’t care for it but it’s all subjective. I love Amouge perfumes I have purpose, interlude, and journey. I also love ovation.

[@kuklakid]

I’ll buy a Guerlain at that price point

[@chandracox6814]

Gross. Guerlain is highly overrated.

[@candicep6437]

It is amaaaaazing. Yes, the price point is high, but for a luxury fragrance, you absolutely get what you pay for. Also, you can obtain coupon codes and pay a little less, like I purchased mine on Niche Essence for $468 after taxes and the shipping was free. But again, being a new perfume collector, the feeling you get while wearing these fragrances can never compare to the compliments!

[@brandisayre6371]

I love Amouage and I love Quentin Bisch. I don't know how or why, but I still haven't tried this one. I really need to.

[@natashaesch9268]

It’s amazing…better than the original…more well rounded.

[@JessicaPhillip-i8l]

I just purchased samples of both the Guidance and Guidance 46. G46 is outstanding. I'd like to have a small decant of the OG but I much prefer G46 with that woody base. It's so smooth. It's incredible.

[@funeka691]

Iove your reaction to 46 😅

[@kimlebronlebron4474]

Nice video Sebastian! Also have you heard about Guerlain’s new fragrance patchouli paris!

[@kuklakid]

@@kimlebronlebron4474 That’s the one I’m getting

[@lovli31]

Hey Sebastian!!❤❤ I def hope to get my hands on the extrsit😊

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

OH cool. Please keep me posted.

[@stevepower1372]

I won't pay that much for a fragrance... although the way even designer prices are creeping up, the gap between everyday fragrance and this kind of niche offering seems to be narrowing. I recently paid close to £250 for a Fragrance du Bois, and it hurt, it reeeally hurt. Whilst I appreciate the quality of ingredients will raise the cost, I would be interested to see a breakdown of the actual costs of production just to see what the markup is. I recall seeing Aaron Terence Hughes wondering at the prices of Boadicea the Victorious fragrances... cos he uses high quality ingredients and maintains a much more reasonable price point... and he imagined they must be using Unicorn horn and suchlike. As an aside, if you're interested in limited edition fragrances, I got an email today about a limited release from Jo Malone called Orange Marmalade... a Paddington related thing... using orange peel, orange biogarade and cashmere wood.

[@trevy7321]

Guidance is already so good - I want this so bad! but $520 is STEEP!

[@pilotwjf]

As stated "Quentin is King." He's definitely in, or at the top of a list...for me anyway. Quentin, Roja, and Cecile would probably round out my top 3. As far as Guidance 46, the price is definitely lofty. My nose will tell me if it's too ambitious, or worth the ransom.

[@originalboxelder]

I wouldn’t pay full price for any Amouage. I might be interested when the discounters get it.

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I'm a big fan of this brand and have a blessed day

[@zj98]

The price is ridiculous. I meed for it to make your eyes roll back when you sniff it. I need for it to cause people to chase me down the street for that price. I for need it to change my life for $500+

[@debrawells-hopey1980]

damn it! I love the original, and now I am so curious about this. Not $500 + curious though...lol!

[@irmamika2597]

Ah you make me want it even more now 😅

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Always sample first

[@ednalopez5813]

Don't dump your Guidence, if you do, Can I have it? 😊

[@gabrielcolon6733]

Its a No, regardless of how it smells.

[@VeronicaMarieFeliciano]

❤ I was patiently waiting on your review I love your passion for fragrance this perfume is on my wish list as I am on my second bottle of the original 😊

[@funeka691]

Guidance the og has to be my favorite fragrance at the moment. I have a generous sample of the 46 which I find to be smoother and creamier with a very prominent pear note. Yeah the price is off-putting, which is why I'm holding off buyibg it until my og is finished😅. The og is a beast in performance, but 46 is next level - I can smell it on me even after taking a shower!

[@isobel64]

wow how did you get a sample?

[@funeka691]

@@isobel64 at Bloomingdale's, Dubai Mall

[@LizLyonsPhD]

I don't have any fragrances from Amouage. I would have to really be obsessed with a scent to pay that much for 100 mL. The best way for me would be in a size something like your Scent Box bottles so I could live with it for awhile (the way I have with No. 3 in SB 10, for example, and now I am buying the 50 mL -- which may be a very roughly equivalent price, come to think of it, but I have gotten so much from that particular perfume that it is worth it). Beautiful bottles and boxes but, like Casamirati boxes (works of art), taking up a lot of space on my perfume bar is to be avoided so I can maximize it. The idea of 53% is really compelling! 🤩

[@ScentualP]

After trying and owning Guidance - I definitely justify the price : at least for the OG. Can be found for 1/4 less occasionally

[@LizLyonsPhD]

@@ScentualP Well, I have to admit, I am tempted.

[@WimDewilder-l1f]

I hope for an extrait dia men, its just the best scent you can get, but the original have zero performance, q b his scents are interstellar❤❤❤❤so strong that im even scare to wear them

[@wutru3142]

Just with every Amouage fragrance wait for the grey market. I got all my extraits for half price!

[@isobel64]

which ones?

[@wutru3142]

@@isobel64 Interlude 53, Jubilation 40 and Reflection 45

[@isobel64]

@@wutru3142 as in which grey markets sell the extraits

[@ra.j7210]

What I like about amouage is they make sure a perfume is a perfume not like delicious food they r serious !

[@OceanluvOC]

Price is definitely high. I think the new boxes are a little too big. Bottle is nice!

[@AodhanBulger]

I have loved all of the Exceptional Extraits. $520 is steep, but I would pay it (I'm a bit of an Amouage fanboy)

[@stormomega37]

Buying when it arrived at Saks❤❤

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Ooh sample first please. It’s quite pricey!!

[@royaltybeats22]

I'll pass on the extrait and wait for guidance to hit the discounters.

[@AmeerahAromas]

It’s so interesting to see your initial reactions! Would love to see more first impressions from you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one. I wasn’t a huge fan of the original, but I’m interested to sniff the new version.

[@beachytravels]

Do you know why Saks isn't selling Guidance? They have some older Amouage but not Guidance.

[@Medinalara1985]

Quentin bisch is the King ❤

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

He seems to be

[@MKK-wg7fz]

I have a lot of his fragrances but the original Guidance was such a hard pass for me, it just made my wrist smell boozy and unshowered.

[@alanoodalrajhi8526]

The new guerlian just dropped patchouli paris!!!

[@idiscodojo]

Yup 🙌🏽

[@DBX79]

That's a first I've seen you like a fragrance, and say "Wow" that means its really good. I wish they'd create a sampler for it, but I'll check out the Guidance version for now.

[@scentanity2280]

He had similar reactions with Sospiro Dolce Melodia, Nishane Hundred Silent Ways/Hacivat layered combo, Bodicea The Victorious Harmonious, Dior Homme Parfum, etc. Just watch him. 😊

[@jenniferocampo3873]

Quentin is one of my favorite - he add incensed vibes to his perfumes beautifully. Both in Delina, Tubereuse Astrale and can’t wait to try Guidance 46.

[@maggspaine5419]

TuberoseAstrale is gorgeous,better than hibiscus and Patchouli Magnetik,in my opinion ❤

[@CapriciousCapricrn]

Have a fragrance collection that will outlive me and hardly anything captures my interest, yet the few comments on Guidance on the MUA Fragrance Board, which I visit regularly, peaked my interest. I requested it as a sample for my last Lucky Scent order but they sent me something else. Now this review. Stop torturing us Perfume Guy!

[@NoBadEnergy1]

Hey Sebastian, I've been dying to purchase it. I can't wait to hear your thoughts. Wow, already a flanker 46, I always learn something by watching your amazing videos. ʕ ᵔᴥᵔ ʔ Amber is my favorite note. $$$ OMG you're killing me. LoL

[@anitafantauzzi515]

I haven’t tried the new “46” release. I LOVE the original Guidance so much, I don’t see how it can be improved. I’ll have to stop by Neiman Marcus to try it out. I hope I don’t like it 😂😂😂$$$

[@FayeCNL]

The only word that I can think of to define amouage fragrances is 'sophisticated'. Super refined and excellent quality. Interlude is definitely my favourite

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@normrubio]

It's not just the price point, but the oily concentration!

[@trumpameri1638]

Many times my friends break Amouage parfume bottle because that weird packaging ..

[@halikay640]

I think it's worth it for those who found the OG to be too loud, jarring and in your face. When I sprayed my decant of the extrait, it's like the opening began at the dry down of the original where the frankincense has already calmed down and come into balance with the rest of the notes. It's very similar to the original, just with a lot less frankincense and it's like the volume has been turned down lol. For those who didn't mind the uniqueness of the scent but enjoyed the dry down of the original over the opening that they struggled with, I'd say the extrait is a better choice. As for me personally, I adore the original Guidance in all its obnoxious glory. The extrait didn't feel different enough scent-wise for me to feel like I really wanted it. But I think it's a great alternative for the folks who struggled with the opening and general loudness of the original.

[@amandaperezgimenez6951]

Guidance EDP is my favorite fragrance, I would love to get this one. But the price is ridiculous 💔

[@GretaBeth]

It’s expensive! 😮‍💨 This version is super woody and not quite as magical as the EDP.

[@ronaldshepherd1240]

I am a huge fan of the brand and I own the original Guidance and Reflection Man. The fragrances were already pricey but the prices for the exceptional Extrait collection are way out of control. I will have to pass on this line.

[@EuriOh]

I feel that I would love Guidance if I didn’t have an extremely negative connotation with sandalwood in my brain. The trauma I have with someone who used to wear santal 33 just makes me associate any sandalwood fragrance with them, Guidance included. Otherwise it’s a beautiful scent. The hazelnut is my favorite note in it. I haven’t been able to finish my tester/sample of it.

[@bibibo1972]

I adore guidance

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh yes there are many fans!! Will you try the extrait?

[@bibibo1972]

@@ThePerfumeGuy yes for sure ! Thank you for your great analysis . I trust you 100%

[@Monika-cl9hw]

Firmę kupił Loreal 😢 Nowe fkakony Guidance edp mają osłabione parametry.

[@MrWheatle]

I enjoyed the release of this line during the ScentXplore 2022. I was immediately drawn to Guidance BUT LOVED & purchased Purpose . I hope to visit the recently opened Amouage Boutique in New Jersey this month. I’ll probably purchase Guidance and sample the Guidance 46 Exceptional Extrait…bit pricey .

[@LXS1303]

Sadly the price is prohibitive. This was a mistaken launch in my view.

[@vanessaalvarado1526]

I am (thanks to you) now a fragrance fanatic. I am building my own niche collection already ❤️🙏I own Guidance, but $520 for a bottle seems too much for me.

[@CathyVaughn-ph3lr]

I just recently bit the bullet and bought Guidance, it will be a long time before I can buy 46:)) Will be searching for a sample.

[@sidselalbertsen898]

No fragrance is worth that amount… Watch out - the rabbithole is real 😢❤

[@Simona_midulcevida]

Hi Sebastian, thanks for the great review! Guidance EDP was a love at first sniff. I am Quentin Bisch fan and I own several of his fragrances. I am afraid to try the Guidance 46...I am sure I am going to love it...I will wait for the cooler weather before trying, but I am pretty sure I will purchase at some point. Thanks!

[@MusicLover-01]

R45 is by a country mile the best male targeted extrait and overall the greatest Amouage fragrance.

[@lindalundmark9755]

Guidance is a masterpiece! I LOVE it. My gave along with Grand Soir and Blonde Amber. :-)

[@ajbella98]

Great review Sebastian. The thing that stands out for me with the original Guidance is the fruity woody trail. It’s a very unique creamy sandalwood. Are you getting that from the extrait?

[@dushkopetrovich]

Love Bisch but can only get the cheaper ones. Wearing Kenzo Homme EDT Intense, appreciating your spontaneous response here!

[@almatoledo1608]

Do I need it when I already own the original?

[@Dr.Wolfstar]

already on my list :)

[@justme19852]

Obviously watered down the original formula as apparently the new guidance is no where strong as the original one,just because they released 46 version basically the original guidance in 46 packaging

[@boogiedaddy3434]

I have to respectfully disagree. I have a new batch of guidance and It's the exact same as the initial release.

[@heathereverson3073]

It’s not. I have the supposedly “weaker” new guidance and find it is still stronger than 46. I do think the fragrance gets stronger as it sits, the original batches are an over a year old, so *to me* I feel that ,yes, they will be stronger. 46 smells different enough from the original I don’t think you would get them mixed up.

[@sarahkhan3385]

​@@boogiedaddy3434 could you share the batch number you got for the original? I just want to make sure I get the same one

[@Alexxf35]

Jubilation XXV is still my favorite fragrance of all time.

[@oscardog6719]

I just checked the prices here in Australia. $A839 for the extrait and between $A499 and $A599 for the original. 😱😳😬

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yikes!!

[@viggenone]

Haven't tried the OG but if I get it I will buy this one, I just have to find it at the right price... Thanks for the review Sebastian!!!

[@RunningsPants]

I hate the new Amouage boxes. Also, the perfume bottles are cheap. My Guidance is all scratched up, whereas all my old bottles are in perfect condition. Went so far downhill.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh no

[@christinah.8504]

the description of nutty completely has me turned off from wanting to try it.

[@ErinGood-w1j]

I love the original; one of my most complimented scents for sure! I have a 1 ml decant of 46…I think on first impressions I prefer the original but I might buy a bigger decant of 46 and give it more wear!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Makes sense. Thanks for stopping by! :)

[@jeabvijitrattana]

I am Quentin's fan but Guidance 46 price make me cry. 🤣 Make money first. Lol.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes makes total sense. Extremely overpriced!!

[@icah44]

I like to get this someday. I need to save though 🤞

[@keilarb55]

On my skin Guidance 46 smells like Herod from PdM.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Very interesting goes to show our chemistry does so different things