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    Only For Him vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT

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    L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Only For Him vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
    Only For HimL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142016
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerCécile ZarokianBéatrice Piquet
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Only For Him

    Woody
    Amber
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Patchouli

    L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT

    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy
    Cacao
    Aromatic
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Elemi ResinBlack PepperBergamotOrangeGrapefruit
    LemonStar AniseBergamotElemiBlack Pepper
    Heart
    PatchouliPapyrusGreen NotesJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
    TeaHibiscusSmokeJasmine
    Base
    BenzoinAmberGuaiac WoodCedarMuskOakmossVetiver
    Cacao PodPatchouliSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Only For Him vs. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
    Only For HimL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    There's a dryness here that catches people off guard. The powder doesn't announce itself, it builds slowly, mixing with jasmine and cedar until you're not sure if you're smelling cologne or skin.Only For Him
    Star anise is not a shy note. It opens this fragrance like a statement, and if black pepper follows, you know this is not playing it safe. Overall effect is warm and atmospheric.L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT