L'Instant de Guerlain
GuerlainEau de Parfum2003
Side by side
L'Instant de Guerlain vs. Sula Vanilla Blossom
L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Sula Vanilla Blossom projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'Instant de Guerlain | Sula Vanilla Blossom | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2003 | 2007 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Maurice Roucel | Susanne Lang |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Sula Vanilla Blossom
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Amber
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
Cherry Blossom
Heart
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
—Base
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
VanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'Instant de Guerlain | Sula Vanilla Blossom | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
Powdery fragrances can go flat fast, too much baby powder, not enough personality. This one earns its softness. The cherry blossom keeps it from becoming a stereotype.Sula Vanilla Blossom