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    L'Instant Magic vs. Spirit of Sensual Desire

    Clearly related
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    L'Instant Magic rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Spirit of Sensual Desire projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: L'Instant Magic vs. Spirit of Sensual Desire
    L'Instant MagicSpirit of Sensual Desire
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20072012
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine DelacourteCyrill Rolland
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    L'Instant Magic

    Powdery
    Violet
    Floral
    Iris
    Woody
    Sweet
    Almond
    Musky

    Spirit of Sensual Desire

    Floral
    White Floral
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Star AniseBergamotLemon.
    JasmineCardamomBlackcurrantFreesia
    Heart
    MimosaCarnationVioletFreesiaRose.
    HeliotropeMagnoliaWhite WoodsOrange Blossom
    Base
    AlmondIrisVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodCedarwood
    VanillaAmberWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: L'Instant Magic vs. Spirit of Sensual Desire
    L'Instant MagicSpirit of Sensual Desire
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    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
    This fragrance leans feminine and romantic without tipping into syrupy sweetness. Consider this your answer to romantic florals that feel modern rather than overwhelming.Spirit of Sensual Desire

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    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: L'Instant Magic vs. Spirit of Sensual Desire
    L'Instant MagicSpirit of Sensual Desire
    Best offer$160.00ecosmetics

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