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    Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin) vs. Guidance 46

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    Guidance 46 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin) vs. Guidance 46
    Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin)Guidance 46
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait
    Launched20252024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlexandra CarlinQuentin Bisch
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin)

    Warm Spicy
    Iris
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Aromatic
    Nutty
    Woody

    Guidance 46

    Woody
    Fruity
    Floral
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Sweet
    Nutty

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomCashew nut
    PearHazelnutBitter AlmondFrankincensePink Pepper
    Heart
    Orris RootCocoa Shell
    Rose waterOsmanthusJasmine SambacSaffron
    Base
    Patchouli
    SandalwoodAkigalawoodVanillaAmbretteOrientalgrisLabdanumAmbergrisGeorgywoodCypriol

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin) vs. Guidance 46
    Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin)Guidance 46
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    The cashew note is the conversation starter. It either clicks immediately or you've never smelled anything like it. This isn't a safe gourmand, it's a rare material doing something unusual.Salvador da Bahia (Alexandra Carlin)
    Guidance 46 feels like wearing an oversized cashmere coat in the best possible way. It's a comforting embrace, a scent that truly settles into your skin.Guidance 46