L'Instant
GuerlainEau de Parfum2003
Side by side
L'Instant vs. Prada L'Homme Intense
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'Instant | Prada L'Homme Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Intense |
| Launched | 2003 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | Daniela Andrier |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'Instant
Warm Spicy
Woody
Cacao
Citrus
Patchouli
Aromatic
Anis
Soft Spicy
Prada L'Homme Intense
Iris
Amber
Powdery
Woody
Leather
Violet
Earthy
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeRed AppleBergamot
VanillaIris
Heart
MagnoliaIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
AmberPatchouli
Base
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Tonka BeanLeatherSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'Instant | Prada L'Homme Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
L'Instant is Guerlain playing against type. The opening is all bright, almost sharp citrus, but once that cacao kicks in, the whole thing softens into something unexpectedly cozy.L'Instant
The opening announces itself hard, boozy iris, almost medicinal. Then it softens into something powdery and refined, warm amber, patchouli that deepens.Prada L'Homme Intense
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| L'Instant | Prada L'Homme Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | — | $129.20ecosmetics |
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