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    L'Instant de Guerlain vs. Extraordinaire Camelia 209

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    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

    Key facts: L'Instant de Guerlain vs. Extraordinaire Camelia 209
    L'Instant de GuerlainExtraordinaire Camelia 209
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20032009
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerMaurice Roucel—
    Best season—Spring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'Instant de Guerlain

    Vanilla
    Floral
    Honey
    Amber
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Iris

    Extraordinaire Camelia 209

    Powdery
    Floral
    Musky
    Citrus
    Soft Spicy
    Green
    Lactonic
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
    LemonPink PepperTea
    Heart
    Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
    Cardamom
    Base
    White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
    CedarwoodMuskBourbon VanillaCamellia

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L'Instant de Guerlain vs. Extraordinaire Camelia 209
    L'Instant de GuerlainExtraordinaire Camelia 209
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Camelia 209 brings together notes that create unexpected harmony. Camellia, Chinese tea, cardamom, and powder work together to form something cohesive.Extraordinaire Camelia 209