L'Instant Magic
GuerlainEau de Parfum2007
Side by side
L'Instant Magic vs. Ortensia
L'Instant Magic peaks in fall, while Ortensia belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| L'Instant Magic | Ortensia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2007 | 2013 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Randa Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
L'Instant Magic
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Iris
Woody
Sweet
Almond
Musky
Ortensia
Powdery
Floral
Vanilla
Violet
Aromatic
Woody
Musky
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Star AniseBergamotLemon.
HortensiaVioletJasmineRose
Heart
MimosaCarnationVioletFreesiaRose.
HeliotropeYlang-YlangGeraniumArtemisiaCoriander
Base
AlmondIrisVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodCedarwood
White MuskBourbon VanillaIrisSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| L'Instant Magic | Ortensia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is Guerlain playing in the accessible, airy space. The bergamot opening is textbook elegance, but the real charm lives in that transition from fresh citrus to soft florals to a skin-hugging.L'Instant Magic
Powdery without being fussy. Arrives with a compliment rather than an entrance. Won't announce itself across a room, but lingers long after you've gone.Ortensia
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| L'Instant Magic | Ortensia | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $160.00ecosmetics | — |
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