Fragrance comparison

192 Light vs Instant Desire, Gold

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

192 Light

Refan

3.4212 votes

Rank #66,794 PatchouliWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Instant Desire, Gold

Sergio Nero

3.007 votes

Rank #71,453 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

192 Light takes 2 of 3 categories.

192 Light
Choose it for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Instant Desire, Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

192 Light2/3

Instant Desire, Gold1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 192 Light
Sillage & projection: Instant Desire, Gold
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 192 Light

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

192 LightRefan

Instant Desire, GoldSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 40%Had 40%Want 20%

3.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 35%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

Longevity192 Light

SillageInstant Desire, Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

white floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Citruses

Heart

GardeniaOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

PatchouliAmberMusk

Top

RaspberryBitter OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineGardeniaPatchouliHoney

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,794

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,453

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner192 LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

192 Light by Refan is a bright citrus opening that quickly turns into a white floral bouquet, gardenia and orange blossom with a jasmine lift. As it settles, the patchouli takes the lead and gives it a warmer, earthier feel, with amber and musk smoothing the edges. If you like patchouli-forward florals that stay notic…

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Instant Desire, Gold by Sergio Nero is a fruity gourmand that leans into bright raspberry and bitter orange. It settles into a warm heart of jasmine, gardenia, and sweet honey, eventually drying down to a base of amber and musk. This scent works best for daytime wear during the spring months, offering a youthful and s…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 192 Light or Instant Desire, Gold?

192 Light takes 2 of 3 categories. 192 Light is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes; Instant Desire, Gold is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose 192 Light for a patchouli and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Instant Desire, Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 192 Light or Instant Desire, Gold?

192 Light lasts longest (192 Light 67/100, Instant Desire, Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 192 Light or Instant Desire, Gold?

Instant Desire, Gold projects furthest (Instant Desire, Gold 69/100, 192 Light 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 192 Light and Instant Desire, Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and patchouli accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is 192 Light or Instant Desire, Gold better for summer or winter?

192 Light suits day or night wear; Instant Desire, Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 192 Light and Instant Desire, Gold?

192 Light has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Instant Desire, Gold has top notes of Raspberry, Bitter Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Patchouli and Honey, a base of Amber and Musk.