Guidance 46 is an exceptional extrait-style fragrance with a stated 46% fragrance oil concentration and a four-week ageing process: two weeks of maceration followed by two weeks of maturation.
Why Guidance 46 Is an Exceptional Extrait
Fragrance concentration can influence how a formula develops, but performance depends on the complete formula. Guidance 46 is presented with a 46% fragrance oil concentration, above the commonly used concentration ranges for Eau de Cologne, Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and Parfum/Extrait.
- Eau de Cologne: 3%–10% oils
- Eau de Toilette: 5%–15% oils
- Eau de Parfum: 15%–20% oils
- Parfum / Extrait: 20%–30% oils
- Guidance 46: 46% stated fragrance oils
Ageing Process
4 weeks total: 2 weeks maceration + 2 weeks maturation.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top Notes
Pear, frankincense, hazelnut, rose water, pink pepper and bitter almond.
Heart Notes
Saffron, rose, sambac jasmine and osmanthus.
Base Notes
Cistus, sandalwood, Akigalawood, ambergris, vanilla, ambrette, Georgywood and cypriol.
Ingredients
Alcohol Denat, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Citronellol, Linalool, Eugenol, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citral.
Fragrance Character
A rich floral-woody composition that moves from pear, rose water and pink pepper into saffron, rose, sambac jasmine and osmanthus, then settles into cistus, sandalwood, ambergris, vanilla, ambrette, Georgywood and cypriol.
Apply to pulse points. Review the ingredient list before use and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
