Elfe Blanc
Les ContesEau de Toilette2016
Side by side
Elfe Blanc vs. L'Instant de Guerlain
L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Elfe Blanc projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Elfe Blanc | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2003 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Maurice Roucel |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Elfe Blanc
Musky
Floral
Fresh
Rose
Powdery
Fruity
Leather
Violet
L'Instant de Guerlain
Vanilla
Floral
Honey
Amber
Sweet
Powdery
Citrus
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
AppleLemonPeony
Mandarin OrangeRed Apple.Bergamot
Heart
CarnationGeraniumRoseViolet
Magnolia.IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
Chamois LeatherMuskPatchouliVanilla
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Elfe Blanc | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some florals shout. This one leans in and tells you a secret. Powdery, yes, but the suede base keeps it from floating off your skin entirely. Perfect for the woman who wants to be remembered.Elfe Blanc
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