IS THIS $520 AMOUAGE WORTH IT?!

Unboxing AMOUAGE'S EXCEPTIONAL EXTRAIT GUIDANCE 46
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Unboxing AMOUAGE'S EXCEPTIONAL EXTRAIT GUIDANCE 46
Discover in this exciting unboxing and first impressions video if the $520 Amouage fragrance is worth it! Join me as I delve into the latest Exceptional Extrait release from Amouage, providing insights on the fragrance notes and concentration. Find out about all of the Amouage Exceptional Extraits in this video too. Don't miss out on this luxurious olfactory experience - hit subscribe to stay updated on all things fragrance! Thank you for stopping by.
00:00 INTRODUCTION
02:38 AMOUAGE EXCEPTIONAL EXTRAITS
03:43 QUENTIN BISCH EXTRAITS FOR OTHER BRANDS
04:10 FRAGRANCE CONCENTRATION GUIDE ACCORDING TO AMOUAGE
04:50 GUIDANCE 46 UNBOXING
06:49 GUIDANCE 46 FIRST SNIFF
AMOUAGE GUIDANCE 46
Year Of Release: 2024
100mL/$520
Concentration: Extrait De Parfum (Exceptional Extrait)
Style: Amber Floral
Perfumer: Quentin Bisch
- Top Notes: Pear, Frankincense, Hazelnut, Rose Water, Pink Pepper, Bitter Almond
- Heart Notes: Saffron, Rose, Sambac Jasmine, Osmanthus
- Base Notes: Cistus, Sandalwood, Akigalawood, Ambergris, Vanilla, Ambrette, Georgywood, Cypriol
Notes: Akigalawood, Ambrette, Rose, Rose Water, Pear, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Bitter Almonds, Hazelnuts, Osmanthus, Saffron, Jasmine Sambac, Vanilla, Georgywood, Ambergris, Cistus, Pink Pepper, Cypriol
Accords: Amber, Floral, Woody, Creamy, Warm, Spicy, Fruity, Musky, Sweet, Rose, Nutty, Oud
11:11 GUIDANCE 46 BASE NOTES BREAK DOWN + AKIGALAWOOD
12:09 GUIDANCE 46 vs GUIDANCE
14:47 FURTHER INFO ON AMOUAGE EXCEPTIONAL EXTRAITS
14:27 CONCLUSION
17:20 FURTHER FOLLOW UP TO AMOUAGE GUIDANCE 46
AMOUAGE GUIDANCE from The Odyssey Collection - Chapter III - Escape along with Lineage, Search, Purpose
Year Of Release: 2022
Notes: Sandalwood, Pear, Hazelnuts, Frankincense, Osmanthus, Vanilla, Rose, Saffron, Jasmine Sambac, Akigalawood, Ambergris, Cistus
Accords: Woody, Amber, Fruity, Spicy, Creamy, Warm, Sweet, Nutty, Milky, Powdery, Vanillic, Floral, Balsamic
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[@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!

[@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.

[@xMicDizzy]

520 is insane 😭😭

[@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!

[@boogiedaddy3434]

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

[@michaelbullock8011]

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

[@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.

[@gqsown2516]

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

[@lovli31]

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

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

OH cool. Please keep me posted.

[@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!

[@georgianapetreaa]

Can't wait to try the new one 😍

[@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 😊

[@kimlebronlebron4474]

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

[@kuklakid]

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

[@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. 😀

[@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

[@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?

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@saphna2095]

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

[@gajurtosuni158]

excellent video and even better presentation as always with perfumes. and you explain so clearly it's a pleasure to listen to your advice. greetings my friend👍🏆

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Thank you very much!

[@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?

[@natashaesch9268]

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

[@lindalundmark9755]

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

[@MrWheatle]

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

[@Tyl1000]

Sounds amazing! I definitely want to get my nose of this.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Hopefully you will soon! :)

[@MakeupanBeautyJunkie]

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

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Oh great!!

[@nataliaalaimo9076]

Beautiful bottle ❤

[@dushkopetrovich]

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

[@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 ❤

[@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 .

[@luaforte]

I bought one and I am obsessed 😍🤩🙌🏼

[@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.

[@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.

[@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. 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@funeka691]

Iove your reaction to 46 😅

[@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😂😂😂

[@SharidaM]

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

[@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]

Tuberose Astrale, I must try as tuberose my favorite note

[@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.

[@Dr.Wolfstar]

already on my list :)

[@ra.j7210]

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

[@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.

[@user-vt3fu6jz6l]

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! :)

[@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!

[@Tatiperez78]

Sebastian now you are gonna have me buy Guidance 46. I need a second job!!!!

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I would at least sample first it’s really good though.

[@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.

[@kuklakid]

I’ll buy a Guerlain at that price point

[@chandracox6814]

Gross. Guerlain is highly overrated.

[@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

[@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!

[@stormomega37]

Buying when it arrived at Saks❤❤

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

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

[@icah44]

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

[@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.

[@originalboxelder]

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

[@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)

[@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.

[@trevy7321]

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

[@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%

[@kipsas]

power baby

[@Alexxf35]

Jubilation XXV is still my favorite fragrance of all time.

[@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.

[@debrawells-hopey1980]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@MusicLover-01]

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

[@socalrockergal3727]

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

[@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.

[@irmamika2597]

Ah you make me want it even more now 😅

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Always sample first

[@user-cm3lp6dp9q]

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

[@mohamedaljilani51]

I have original and indeed it became trend however I tried new guidance 46 indeed it smelled similar but not sure if it developed differently

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

I can see this yes. I noticed changes after I wore it for a bit! :)

[@royaltybeats22]

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

[@almatoledo1608]

Do I need it when I already own the original?

[@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 😂😂😂$$$

[@amandaperezgimenez6951]

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

[@myosotisvanheydoorn1180]

Does the extrait still leans feminin in the dry down? Which one do you think is more femenin leaning?❤

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yes, it’s a feminine leaning fragrance, but I feel like the extract is more masculine than the original

[@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.

[@valeriagambardellafabiani8160]

I usually go for decants

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Makes total sense

[@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

[@gabrielcolon6733]

Its a No, regardless of how it smells.

[@sidewinderr]

Wonder if this leans masculine at all similarly to Epic 56

[@heathereverson3073]

No, it’s still feminine. It’s just more refined/ proper compared to the original

[@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.

[@alanoodalrajhi8526]

The new guerlian just dropped patchouli paris!!!

[@idiscodojo]

Yup 🙌🏽

[@oscardog6719]

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

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Yikes!!

[@Medinalara1985]

Quentin bisch is the King ❤

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

He seems to be

[@trumpameri1638]

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

[@Monika-cl9hw]

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

[@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!

[@keilarb55]

On my skin Guidance 46 smells like Herod from PdM.

[@ThePerfumeGuy]

Very interesting goes to show our chemistry does so different things

[@LXS1303]

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

[@GretaBeth]

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

[@notesdecoeur]

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

[@ednalopez5813]

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

[@christinah.8504]

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

[@star579_Chandra]

Oh my gosh…absolutely not

[@normrubio]

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

[@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