Gorgeous and stunningly attractive on a man!!! What a welcomed deviation from most department store fragrances which all smell similar! This will be a staple for me! 2nd bottle ordered
Athena's Wisdom inspired by Guidance
$49.99
Experience the profound enlightenment and seductive grace of Athena's Wisdom, an exquisite extrait de parfum that unfolds like a sacred revelation, blending juicy fruits, mystical resins, and opulent florals into a symphony of timeless allure and inner strength. Surrender to its transformative power, where every layer awakens your senses and elevates your presence—mysterious, luxurious, and utterly irresistible, perfect for the discerning soul who seeks a scent that whispers secrets of sophistication and draws admirers into your orbit. This captivating elixir is your path to unparalleled elegance, evolving with you to create moments of pure magic and leaving a trail that's as unforgettable as ancient lore. It awakens with succulent pear, nutty hazelnut, and smoky frankincense, casting an immediate spell of fresh radiance and resinous depth that intrigues and invites. In the heart, velvety osmanthus, lush jasmine sambac, regal rose, and exotic saffron bloom in a harmonious dance of floral richness and spicy warmth, evoking boundless wisdom and romantic intrigue. Finally, creamy sandalwood, sweet vanilla, spicy akigalawood, saline ambergris, and balsamic labdanum form a warm, enduring base that's sensual, grounding, and endlessly addictive. Embrace the divine—Athena's Wisdom isn't just a fragrance; it's the essence of empowerment you'll reach for again and again, craving its spellbinding embrace.
Note Breakdown:
- Top Notes: Succulent pear, nutty hazelnut, and smoky frankincense burst forth with juicy freshness, earthy warmth, and mystical resin, instantly captivating the senses and setting a tone of radiant allure and profound intrigue.
- Heart Notes: Velvety osmanthus, lush jasmine sambac, regal rose, and exotic saffron infuse a blooming core of opulent florals and golden spice, adding layers of romantic depth and elegant complexity that draw you into its enlightened heart.
- Base Notes: Creamy sandalwood, sweet vanilla, spicy akigalawood, saline ambergris, and balsamic labdanum deliver a lingering, luxurious trail of woody sensuality and resinous warmth, ensuring a lasting impression of timeless grace and magnetic sophistication.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 86 reviews.
99% similarity to the original Amouage Guidance. It’s a little less concentrated and heavy than the original which makes it much easier to wear for me. If you want a nice juicy pear and woody scent that lasts literally all day. Get this.
from the timely shipment of this fragrance to the incredible juice and the quality of the bottle, this is comparable to a $400 bottle of perfume. The notes arrive just as the symphony is scents develop exactly like they are listed. BUYER BEWARE! This fragrance is beast mode and lasts on the skin until your next shower and even lasts through clothes wash. BEAUTIFUL, NUCLEAR and SENSUAL!!!
My first experience was their timing in shipment was stellar. NOW, the juice in this bottle is exactly like Guidance, if not even better. The sillage scent trail is incredible. I've never had so many compliments on a perfume and I would say it lasts for 10 to 12 hours and into the next day on your clothing. This will be my forever signature fragrance.
I just received my order tonight, immediately sprayed it on and am in HEAVEN! I love everything about this beautiful gal… gorgeous presentation, heft of the bottle, atomizer pressure, and performance. I already placed another order! ❤️🥰
The fragrance is so on point. Definitely a top brand rite now.
Smells amazing, almost identical to Guidance! I just wish it stuck around longer the scent disappears quicker than I’d like.
Athena's Wisdom inspired by Guidance
Store owner replied: Thanks for the review we get many hours wearing it in the lab, a quick tip if you moisturize before use this can add hours onto the longevity. Have a great day!
Barrett company customer to stay. I was blown away by how beautiful it smells. I got another one for my husband and he loves it. Please if you have not try any of their colognes, don’t hesitate to because you will be blown away by how amazing their products are and with a fraction of the price compare to the OG. And most of the OGs don’t last this long. I will continue to purchase from them, unless if they change their quality. Did I mention that their customer service is out of this world. Excellent company own by Excellent people.
One word - AMAZING!!!!!! I can't tell you how long I have been searching for a less expensive version of Guidance!!! FINALLY, I found it here!!! You will not be disappointed!!
Omg it's smell just like guidance I'll order again 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Because I wanted to try the expensive fragrance Guidance I purchased Athenas Wisdom. Because I love Athenas Wisdom I purchased another bottle as a backup.
I was interested in the very expensive fragrance Guidance. After watching a YouTube video about Barrett Athenas Wisdom which is inspired by the Guidance scent I purchased a bottle. I love it so much that on the day I received it I ordered another bottle. I would recommend Barrett to others and I will purchase again.
Excellent
This scent is very similar to the OG. I own the OG and I can honestly say this is as close as you can get. It has the same longevity which is awesome because it’s on all day. The difference in price is insane. I own many of the originals and since discovering BF I have bought most of the ones I own to compare. I bought 3 bottles of Athena’s Wisdom at this price why not? Other very similar ones are Creed Queen of Silk and Tom Ford Cherry Smoke.
Very good and interesting fragrances. They smell good
Love at first sniff! Definitely need a backup bottle since this one sells out all the time!!!
Smells amazing like my favorite Amouage Guidance,thank u
The packaging was simple, but nice. The shipping was quick. This is supposed to smell like Amouage Guidance, $400+ fragrance. I’ve never smelt Guidance, and I do not plan to drop that kind of cash for a perfume. All I can tell you is this perfume smells like luxury. The moment I received it, I sprayed it on my hand, and I was immediately in love. It made me feel special & bougie. The scent profile may not be for everybody, but if you like unique smells, then this is worth a try! I do not think you will be disappointed :) Enjoy!!! Side note: They were kind enough, or should I say smart enough to add two samples with my order. I’m planning on getting both of them next time!!
It smelled wonderful !
My new favorite perfume. This is spot on. Amazing 🥰
1:1 dupe for Amouage Guidance. It is beautiful. I wore this fragrance into Sam's Club, and one of their employees said" you smell so good " What are you wearing". I didn't gatekeep. I showed him. Thanks a bunch BARRETT !!
Beautiful fragrance that's an excellent option...I don't get that pickle note with Athena's Wisdom like I do with the OG.
Omg, talk about bizmode,it last long you have to wash ur clothes to get rid of it. Its realy strong & delicious. Do not over spray. She is a beast
This is the closest to Guidance imo. And I've tried anything at even remotely smells like guidance, I've tried it already. This is it!!! and I'm so happy I discover Barretts.
I am using it for over a week now, and love it even more than on the beginning.
The perfume smells divine! It’s not as strong as Amouage but that’s why I prefer this one, since it’s more wearable. I’ll definitely be trying more scents!
Athen’s Wisdom is a fragrance that instantly captivated me. As a fan of Guidance, I was intrigued by its inspiration. Upon trying Athen’s Wisdom, I was thoroughly impressed. The opening notes are strikingly similar, and the dry down is exquisite. While it's slightly lighter than Guidance, making it more wearable for some, it retains its charm without being overwhelming. If you found Guidance a bit too intense or prone to causing headaches, Athen’s Wisdom is the ideal alternative. It strikes a perfect balance and has become a must-have in my collection. I will be upgrading to a full bottle soon!
This smells amazing on the wife.
I blind bought this perfume because of a review from the Stay @ home fragrance mama on TikTok and let me say: I AM IN LOVEEEEEE!! It projects beautifully and the dry down!!! It lasts 6+ hours on skin, and it’s a compliment magnet. I tried to get a back up but it is currently out of stock. I plan on buying two bottles when it’s available. Thank you, Barrett!
Finally got to try it yesterday after letting it set for a week. It's really pretty, and I'm happy with my purchase :)
Love this house
It smells like the OG. Very long lasting and smooth woody dry down.
I trusted a LOT of reviews on this particular fragrance, and it feels to me like a lot of these people have never smelled the real Guidance and/or are paid reviews. This smells great as a stand alone, not dupe perfume. It smells nothing at all like the real Guidance, it's more powdery and fruity. No spice whatsoever and the sillage is poor as well as the length of how long it stays on your skin. I get an hour max. So beware of everyone hyping this up saying it 99% matches the real thing and lasts for hours because it's maybe 50% match at best and it doesn't stay on you for very long.
Athena's Wisdom inspired by Guidance
Store owner replied: Hi Samantha, Thank you for sharing your experience. Fragrance is highly subjective, and we understand that not every scent will perform the same way for every person. We do want to address one point directly: we have never paid for reviews, and we never will. The feedback on our products comes from real customers sharing their honest experiences, whether positive or negative. While your experience with the fragrance differs from many others who have found it to be a very close match with strong performance, we respect your opinion and appreciate you taking the time to leave detailed feedback. Skin chemistry, scent perception, and even expectations can significantly affect how a fragrance is experienced. We're sorry this one didn't meet your expectations, but we genuinely appreciate your honest review and your support in giving it a try. Would love you to reach out to us at support@barrettgragrances.com so we could chat further.
It was packaged very nice and it arrived very fast ! It smell soooo good 👍
Fragrances didnt live up to the reviews
Im going to have to rate this one a little low. As i own both Guidance and Guidance 46, i feel like the dry down is missing the sexy part of the original.
I absolutely love this fragrance and have been so happy with this fragrance house.
My wife is very picky and although I am a perfume connoisseur with having a lot of designer brands ,niche and even dupes/ inspires she's not the same and when I purchase for her It's either a thumbs up or down but I noticed that she does like this one so I may have to pick up a full bottle for her.
This was a blind buy. Love the fragrance!! Package arrived before estimated delivery. Extremely pleased from beginning to end.
I LOVE the way the fragrance mimicked the original it stands out far hours.