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    Spectre Ghost vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP

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    Spectre Ghost peaks in fall, while L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Spectre Ghost vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
    Spectre GhostL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232015
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Béatrice Piquet
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Spectre Ghost

    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Aromatic
    Fruity

    L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Cacao
    Patchouli
    Citrus
    Anis
    Soft Spicy
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GingerCardamomBergamot
    Star AniseCitrus notesElemi Resin
    Heart
    Pink PepperBlackcurrantTurkish Rose
    Patchouli BlossomJasmineNeroli
    Base
    VanillaCedarwoodCedarPatchouli
    PatchouliCocoaCedarwoodSandalwoodHibiscus SeedTea

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Spectre Ghost vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
    Spectre GhostL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Spectre Ghost makes vanilla feel modern. There is spiciness in the opening and warmth in the drydown, but it never becomes heavy. The performance is restrained, which is the point rather than a flaw.Spectre Ghost
    Piquet has constructed something that rewards patience. The drydown's reward is a beautifully textured warmth from bitter cocoa and an astringent tea note.L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Spectre Ghost vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
    Spectre GhostL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
    Best offer$48.67ecosmetics—

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