Fragrance Inspired by Amouage Guidance — Compass Rose
Compass Rose is our fragrance inspired by Amouage Guidance. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Amouage Guidance | Compass Rose | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Rose, Jasmine, Saffron | Rose, Jasmine, Saffron |
| Heart notes | Sandalwood, Amber, Ambergris | Sandalwood, Amber, Ambergris |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Labdanum, Pear | Vanilla, Labdanum, Pear |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Compass Rose tracks Amouage Guidance through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Rose, Jasmine, Saffron, Sandalwood, Amber. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 88%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Compass Rose a good Amouage Guidance dupe?
- Yes — Compass Rose overlaps Amouage Guidance by about 88.4% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Rose, Jasmine, Saffron, Sandalwood). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Compass Rose smell like?
- It opens with Rose, Jasmine, Saffron, a heart of Sandalwood, Amber, Ambergris, drying down to Vanilla, Labdanum, Pear — mirroring the Amouage Guidance arc.
- How long does Compass Rose last?
- As a eau de parfum, Compass Rose gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Amouage Guidance.
- How much cheaper is it than Amouage Guidance?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
Related dupes
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Arabiva Fragrances · Compass Rose. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.