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    Side by side

    L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme vs. Spectre Ghost

    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme vs. Spectre Ghost
    L'Instant de Guerlain pour HommeSpectre Ghost
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20042023
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerBéatrice Piquet
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme

    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Cacao
    Aromatic
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Fresh Spicy

    Spectre Ghost

    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Aromatic
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonStar AniseBergamotGrapefruitJasmine
    GingerCardamomBergamot
    Heart
    CacaoPatchouli blossomSandalwoodTeaCedarLavender
    Pink PepperBlackcurrantTurkish Rose
    Base
    MuskNatural MuskHibiscus SeedElemi Resin
    VanillaCedarwoodCedarPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances play it safe. This one doesn't. The anise cuts through the sweetness like a dare, either you're in or you're not. That's the whole point.L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme vs. Spectre Ghost
    L'Instant de Guerlain pour HommeSpectre Ghost
    3.3 oz$140.00ecosmetics
    Best offer$48.67ecosmetics

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