Cristobal pour Homme
BalenciagaEau de Toilette2000
Side by side
Cristobal pour Homme vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cristobal pour Homme | L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2000 | 2016 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Gérard Anthony | Béatrice Piquet |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cristobal pour Homme
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
Tobacco
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Woody
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Cacao
Aromatic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
White PepperArabica CoffeeArtemisiaTea
LemonStar AniseBergamotElemiBlack Pepper
Heart
SandalwoodCorianderNutmegGeranium
TeaHibiscusSmokeJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberVanillaTobacco
Cacao PodPatchouliSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cristobal pour Homme | L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The amber-tobacco drydown is where this fragrance becomes unmistakable. Other masculines do spicy openings. This one earns its reputation in the final act, warm, resinous, and impossible to scrub off.Cristobal pour Homme
Star anise is not a shy note. It opens this fragrance like a statement, and if black pepper follows, you know this is not playing it safe. Overall effect is warm and atmospheric.L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT