Watani Abyad
AjmalEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Watani Abyad vs. L'Instant de Guerlain
L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Watani Abyad | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Abdulla Ajmal | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Watani Abyad
Powdery
Iris
Musky
Vanilla
Violet
Earthy
Rose
Oud
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
Heart
Floral NotesPowdery Notes
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
Musky NotesWoody Notes
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Watani Abyad | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one just arrives. The powdery iris heart isn't for everyone, and that's the whole point. It rewards the wearer who doesn't need a scent to speak first.Watani Abyad
Maurice Roucel built L'Instant de Guerlain around magnolia as the spine, and it works. The floral heart is substantial but never heavy, and the honey-vanilla base gives it enough warmth to wear.L'Instant de Guerlain