L'Instant de Guerlain
GuerlainEau de Parfum2003
Side by side
L'Instant de Guerlain vs. Eleonore
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 de Guerlain | Eleonore | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2003 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | Maurizio Cerizza |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Eleonore
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Powdery
Patchouli
Sweet
Vanilla
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
MyrrhPeachHedioneLemonSicilian Lemon
Heart
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
VanillaTahitian VanillaSaffron
Base
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
PatchouliAmberFrankincenseSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'Instant de Guerlain | Eleonore | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
Resinous vanilla that goes the distance. Six to eight hours on most skin, and it doesn't shrink from the room. No florals crowding the heart, vanilla and saffron carry it alone.Eleonore
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| L'Instant de Guerlain | Eleonore | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $69.99fragrancenet |
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