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L’Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
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L'Instant de Guerlain for Homme EDT by Guerlain is a woody fragrance for men. Launched in 2016, this composition was created by Sylvaine Delacourte and Beatrice Piquet. The top notes unfold with lemon, sour lime, star anise, bergamot, elemi, and pepper; the heart reveals tea, hibiscus, cayenne, smoke, and jasmine; while the base notes complete the olfactory pyramid with cacao pod, patchouli, and sandalwood.
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I don’t know what happened to this fragrance when they changed the bottle; now it smells like plastic and has nothing to do with the previous one.
Pungent lemon for the first hour, then the dry-down transforms into elegance as the cacao, patchouli, and anise emerge. It feels a bit formal, as if it contained 40% of the vintage fragrance. I owned the previous bottle before this 2016 edition, and they are equal in longevity and projection (very good). The scent is very similar to the previous version (almost identical), but it seems to have undergone a subtle modification, especially in the dry-down, as if it had been ‘modernised’. It’s fine, sophisticated, and I’d dare say it’s one of the best I’ve tried. Update 04/12/22: Trying to be honest, I must correct myself. I don’t know if there was a reformulation in 2018, but I managed to get a bottle from that year last week, and it is extremely weak, unlike the 2017 batch I reviewed. In short, for fans of this scent, the ideal is to get the discontinued rectangular bottle. Comparing my vintage with the new (2015 version), I confirm the scent has changed: the vintage is denser, darker, and more potent; the new one is more citrusy, bright, subtle, and intimate.
Pungent lemon at the start, then the dry-down becomes elegant as the cacao, patchouli, and anise emerge. It might seem a bit formal, as if it contained 40% of the vintage version. I owned the old bottle and this 2016 edition are equal in duration and projection (very good). The scent is almost identical, but it seems to have undergone a subtle change, as if it had been ‘modernised’, especially in the dry-down. It’s fine, sophisticated, and I believe it’s one of the best I’ve tried. Update 04/12/22: I have to correct myself. I don’t know if there was a reformulation in 2018, but I managed to get a bottle from that year and it is extremely weak, unlike the 2017 batch I reviewed. For fans like me, the ideal is to get the discontinued rectangular bottle. Comparing my vintage with the new (2015), I confirm the scent has changed: the old one is denser, darker, and more potent; the new one is more citrusy, bright, subtle, and intimate.
Exquisite, delicious aroma, original and very gourmand. The notes I smell most are lemon and chocolate, blended perfectly. It’s not heavy or intrusive. On my skin, it lasts between 6 and 7 hours, projecting moderately for 1 to 2 hours.
I’ll just say it’s exquisite, a delicious, original, and very gourmand aroma. The notes I smell most are lemon and chocolate blended perfectly; it’s not heavy or intrusive. It lasts between 6 and 7 hours on my skin and projects moderately for 1 or 2 hours.
A proper perfume, I like it up to a point. It’s different and affable. The opening is like tea with lemon; that acidity is due to the mix of tea, lemon, and hibiscus flower, which is consumed thus: acidic with a sweet touch. I add hibiscus petals to my mate (bitter), but beware, at first it can loosen your bowels and is diuretic. Then it becomes creamy and dries down with a light note of cacao and patchouli (quite present). I don’t see it as woody. The key is LIGHT, as in Kundera’s novel ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’. Perhaps they should call it ‘LIGHTNESS’ instead of ‘L’INSTANT’. Everything is light, subtle, pleasant, with low sillage and projection. It’s for intimacy. Warning to perfume addicts: stay away! I see it as unisex. It’s not cheap in Argentina. If you’re looking for something bold, sweet, sensual, conquering, or to impress, this isn’t it. It doesn’t disappoint if you don’t expect what people usually look for in a perfume.
A proper perfume, I like it up to a point. It’s different and affable. The opening and first phase are tea with lemon; that acidity comes from the tea and hibiscus flower combined. Those who know the flower know it’s acidic with a sweet touch, like when you put it in yerba mate (be careful, the first few times it can loosen your bowels and is diuretic). Then it becomes creamy, drying down with a light touch of cacao and patchouli (quite present). I don’t see it as woody. The key is LIGHT, as in Kundera’s novel ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’. Perhaps they should rename ‘L’Instant’ to ‘Lightness’. Everything is light, subtle, pleasant, with low sillage and projection. A perfume of intimacy. If you’re looking for power or intense perfumes, stay away. I see it as unisex. It’s not cheap in Argentina. If you’re after a bold, sweet, sensual, conquering scent to impress, this isn’t it. It doesn’t disappoint if you keep general expectations in check.
I simply adore Aguirón for the quality of their fragrances (all are very well crafted). L’Instant is no exception: a special scent with citrus, anise, tea, and cacao notes. It’s a fresh proposal featuring cacao, which is quite uncommon. Very versatile, not intrusive, suitable for almost any weather and occasion. The downside is average longevity (4-5 hours) and low projection (1-2 hours), after which it’s only noticeable close to the skin.
Wow! What a perfume is this? It’s of incredible quality, I’d say it’s niche. It has a unique personality; there’s nothing like it on the market. Smells fresh and citrusy at first, then moves into floral with woods and smoke. Try it without hesitation; it suits all weathers. It’s an absolute gem!
Wow, what a perfume! Niche-level quality, you can’t believe it. It has incredible personality, it’s unique, and there’s nothing like it on the market. Smells fresh and citrusy at first, then moves into floral with woods and a smoky touch. Try it without hesitation; it suits any weather. It’s an absolute gem.
Marvelous creation by Guerlain. I met it because I went to buy the Vetiver and the salesperson recommended it to me. It has a citrus opening that lasts a few minutes before settling into tea (the only perfume I have with this note) and then becomes a fusion between tea, lemon, and cocoa in a lighter way. I repeat, it’s one of the best perfumes I’ve ever smelled, with absolute elegance and refinement. Despite being current, it has a very strong vintage vibe. Not all are good: to enjoy it, you need no fewer than 10 sprays as it suffers from trail and longevity like almost all current perfumes, where they all seem to be skin-scented, except for a few. Even the Vetiver from the same house seems more lasting to me than the L’Instant, which is a pity, I got the 2018 batch. I don’t know if the EDP has more longevity.
A brilliant creation by Guerlain. The seller recommended it while I was browsing the Vetiver range. It opens with citrus notes, fades quickly, then shifts into tea—a note I’ve rarely heard before. It blends beautifully with lemon and a very subtle hint of cocoa. One of the finest fragrances I’ve tried; elegant and refined. Despite being new, it has a distinctly vintage vibe. However, be warned: this isn’t for light wearers. You’ll need at least ten sprays as it lacks both sillage and longevity, a common issue with modern perfumes that seem designed for skin scent alone. Even Guerlain’s own Vetiver lasts longer than this 2018 L’Instant, which is a real shame. I’m not sure whether the EDP version performs better.
I prefer this version, more modern, than the classic 2004 one.
Wow, what a fragrance. The truth is exquisite. In the opening, it’s citrusy with that anise touch that is most felt; the citrus is between lemon juice and bergamot peel, that peel has the same intensity as elemi and are the first 5-7 minutes. Afterwards, the peppers grow and wane. It darkens a bit, you perceive the tea and something sweet that I don’t know what it is. At 15-20 minutes, the patchouli and cocoa rise and gradually dominate. Possibly it’s my skin, but I notice that in summer it smells more citrusy and the rest of the year warmer, perhaps it’s a matter of me.
I’ll be brief. Scent: Incredible. One of the best and most original designer scents. Longevity: 1 hour (no joke). In a dry place, where perfumes last days, this lasts 3-4 hours, meaning it’s lighter than a cologne. Trail: absolutely none. I’m very angry because the scent is fabulous. Guerlain, stop deceiving and return to your roots.
What a lovely scent and good combination. It feels like a burst of green lemon (not yellow, ripe lemon) mixed with anise. At 10/15 minutes, the lemon remains with tea leaves, which is what I like most. At the end, you notice the very soft cocoa. It’s a very rich perfume but very poor in trail and longevity. To be honest, it doesn’t exceed 3-4 hours on skin. It’s lamentable. It’s a recent batch, and I hope it improves by at least an hour with the years. Component quality is unsurpassable. I would recommend it with my eyes closed if it exceeded 3 hours of projection and 10 hours on skin. A dream that will never come true.
Inexcusable and criminal what Guerlain did with L’Instant EDT. It still retains some of its essence, but the performance is abysmal. On clothes, it doesn’t last an hour; the trail is moderate to low, and it lasts at most three hours close to the fabric. On skin, I don’t even apply it. The reformulations suffered by the men’s line of Guerlain are an attack on the history of perfumery. I don’t know who is in charge, but the strategy to compete with mass-market retailers won’t work. I’d rather pay $100 and have them bring back the quality that distinguished Guerlain, full of adults who grew up with them, synonymous with luxury and distinction. These aren’t trendy scents for young people; they are unique. Before diversifying into cosmetics, they were a perfumer’s house of what is now ‘niche’. I’d rather a thousand times seek that exclusive line and save for a high-quality fragrance than have one that smells good but is ephemeral at a price that isn’t cheap. To those who still have the first edition with vertical grooves and a ‘T’ cap, please take care of and adore them.
Aside from the performance, which isn’t good, the fragrance is special. As a good Guerlain, you can notice the development of each stage: top, heart, and base. The last one carries all the magic, the secret: the cocoa. Edit: It’s my favourite, my signature scent.
Review of the bottle bought in Dec 2024. EDT. The first 30 minutes are citrusy and green, so I recommend wearing it in spring or summer in the morning. I’ll keep it a bit longer until the season changes. In cold weather, if you apply it to your skin, layers of clothing can dampen the projection; if you apply it to clothes, taking off your jacket in an air-conditioned place loses the effect. It’s also common for strong, dark scents to be overpowered in cold periods. Perhaps the EDP is better for cold weather. How do you feel? You smell good, elegant, fresh, and clean. I imagine a man in blue trousers, a white shirt, shoes, and a brown belt, with a bit of a beard; not a special day. The initial scent, if worn in the morning, smells of fresh green lemon, the uncut peel, a pleasant citrus that isn’t acidic, like lemon tea. By afternoon, the trail fades, leaving a more woody aroma with patchouli, sandalwood, and cocoa, without losing that slight but present citrus freshness. Afterwards, you only perceive the woody notes with occasional citrus sparkles; it doesn’t project much anymore, so you have to get close to the nose. The remaining scent is close to the skin, delicious and elegant, something only you enjoy, although someone hugging you might smell a bit of it. It’s great, commercial, and at a good price. It’s clear it’s well-made and doesn’t smell like cheap perfume.
Exquisite, refined, and top-quality aroma, although the performance is very poor. The blend of citrus and cocoa gives it a super original and special vibe; everything is perfectly assembled. The balsamic and soft notes accompany it beautifully, creating a spectacular aura that is warm yet gentle, very well balanced between sweet, fresh, elegant, and versatile. The best part is that, despite its age, it smells modern, nothing vintage, even more current than Dior Homme Cologne or L’homme Ideal. I know the performance leaves much to be desired, but the scent is magical and no other fragrance comes close. If Dior suits me for heat or fresh days, L’Instant has more body and is perfect for autumn/winter afternoons or spring/summer evenings. If you have a collection and can use it for occasions where you don’t need power, it’s worth it. A decant for reapplication is better than wearing it out. Ideal for short outings, dinner at home, interviews, or dates. If you’re looking for a beast to last all day, this isn’t it. L’Instant requires care, pragmatism, and knowing when to use it to enjoy it without frustration. It lasts about four hours: it projects strongly but fades quickly. I love using it for its ultra-niche quality, even if it’s a soft Álvarez Gómez. Enjoying it for a while is a delight, and afterwards, any other perfume seems like a beast mode. I have the batch with the new square presentation. The EDP lasts a bit better, but in my opinion, this EDT is more youthful, bright, and has a better scent. If it also had acceptable longevity, it would be a totem. Still, it’s a great fragrance and available at a good price. Cheers.
I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the notes, but the longevity left me a little cold. Still, it’s a refreshing aromatic citrus spectacle, pure luxury. It lasts around four hours with a decent projection.