Short answer: Saffron Haze is D&E Fragrances' Extrait de Parfum take on the saffron, incense and amber style of Amouage Guidance. It costs from £14.99 (5ml) to £44.95 (50ml), against £320 for a 100ml bottle of the original at Harrods UK. Shop Saffron Haze
- Smells like: pear and hazelnut over saffron, rose and jasmine, resting on sandalwood and vanilla
- Best for: autumn and winter, special occasions and evenings out
- Honest note: inspired by, not an exact clone
Amouage Guidance is a rich, floral-amber fragrance with a devoted following. It is opulent and long-lasting, and priced accordingly, which is why so many people look for a more affordable alternative.
What does Amouage Guidance actually smell like?
- Top: pear, incense and hazelnut
- Heart: saffron, rose, sambac jasmine and osmanthus
- Base: cistus, sandalwood, akigalawood, ambergris and vanilla
The result is a warm, enveloping blend of fruit, spice and florals over a soft amber base.
Why people look for a Guidance dupe
At £320 for 100ml, Guidance is a significant spend. A dupe lets you enjoy a similar saffron-and-amber mood for far less, and you can start with a 5ml sample at £14.99 to see whether it suits your skin.
| Amouage Guidance | Saffron Haze | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £320 for 100ml (Harrods UK) | From £14.99, 50ml £44.95 |
| Style | Floral, saffron, amber | Floral, saffron, amber style |
| Format | Eau de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Sizes | 100ml | 5ml, 12ml roller, 15ml, 30ml, 50ml |
Introducing Saffron Haze
Saffron Haze is our own composition, inspired by the floral-amber family that Guidance helped define. It opens with pear and hazelnut over incense, moves into saffron, rose and jasmine, and settles on sandalwood, ambergris and vanilla. Try Saffron Haze from £14.99
Being upfront about the comparison
No inspired-by fragrance is an exact clone or replica of the original, and Saffron Haze is no exception. Expect a similar mood and character rather than an identical scent, and note that the original is an Eau de Parfum while ours is an Extrait de Parfum.
Longevity and projection
As an Extrait de Parfum, Saffron Haze has a high fragrance concentration, and many people find it lasts well with a warm, close-to-skin glow. Performance varies with skin, climate and application, so we do not promise exact hours.
The verdict
If you love the opulent saffron and amber of Amouage Guidance but not the price, Saffron Haze is an easy way to enjoy that style. Shop Saffron Haze from £14.99
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Amouage and Guidance are registered trademarks of their respective owners. D&E Fragrances is an independent UK fragrance brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amouage. "Saffron Haze" is our own original composition, inspired by the fragrance family that Guidance helped define.