Tendre Pallida
Emmanuel LevainEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Tendre Pallida vs. L'Instant de Guerlain
L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Tendre Pallida projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Tendre Pallida | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2003 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Emmanuel Levain | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Tendre Pallida
Powdery
Iris
Violet
Woody
Vanilla
Citrus
Floral
Almond
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Rose LeafMandarin Orange
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
Heart
IrisVioletHeliotropeRose Petals
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodWhite MuskAmbergris
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Tendre Pallida | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is powdery done with intention. Not talc, not baby powder, the kind of softness that has teeth. Iris and violet create a tension between dried flowers and something almost medicinal.Tendre Pallida
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