004
Alexa LixfeldEDT2010
Side by side
004 vs. L'Instant de Guerlain
L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while 004 projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 004 | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2010 | 2003 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Alexa Lixfeld | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
004
Citrus
Sweet
White Floral
Honey
Vanilla
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bitter OrangeOrange Blossom
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
Heart
JasmineAfrican Orange Flower
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
White HoneyVanilleMusk
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| 004 | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Citrus that means it. Not the 'fresh and clean' kind that evaporates before you leave the house, this one digs in. The orange blossom and jasmine give it a lushness that could tip into-too-much on.004
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