Verveine
FragonardEau de Toilette2018
Side by side
Verveine vs. L'Instant de Guerlain
L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Verveine | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2003 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Céline Ellena | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Verveine
Citrus
Woody
Fresh Spicy
White Floral
Aromatic
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Lemon VerbenaGrapefruitLitsea Cubeba
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
Heart
JasmineYlang-Ylang
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
Woody Notes
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Verveine | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Verveine is the fragrance equivalent of a crisp white shirt, no hidden agenda, no performance, just exactly what you need. The citrus isn't performing for anyone.Verveine
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