Back to Paradise vs L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 7 categories.
Back to ParadiseChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain ExtractChoose it for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Back to Paradise3/7
L'Instant de Guerlain Extract4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
- Community sentiment
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
- Longevity
- Back to Paradise
- Sillage & projection
- Back to Paradise
- Value for money
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
- Versatility
- Back to Paradise
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Back to ParadiseBoadicea the VictoriousL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%
4.43/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
40%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
5%Hate
99 votes
56%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
154 votes
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBack to Paradise
SillageBack to Paradise
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
sweet92%
amber84%
woody77%
honey69%
ozonic61%
floral100%
iris92%
amber84%
honey77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both floral, amber and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafYlang-YlangPineappleBergamot
Heart
HoneyMagnoliaJasmine SambacRose
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
HoneyCitruses
Heart3 to 5 hours
MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisAmberSpicy Notes
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Honey, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain Extract, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer100
Fall53
Winter63
Day100
Night87
Spring52
Summer37
Fall96
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Category winnerBack to ParadiseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,034
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#9,347
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotChristian Provenzano formulated Back to Paradise for Boadicea the Victorious as a dense floral power perfume. Sharp violet leaf and tart pineapple cut through a heavy core of ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, and thick honey. The base rests on warm benzoin, sandalwood, and amber that linger on coat collars for days. This …
Reviews →L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is a rich oriental floral perfume that balances sweet golden honey with bright citruses before unfolding into a lush floral bouquet. At its core, creamy magnolia, exotic ylang-ylang, and night-blooming jasmine sambac create a smooth, velvety heart. As it settles, earthy iris and warm ambe…
Reviews →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, Back to Paradise or L'Instant de Guerlain Extract?
L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 7 categories. Back to Paradise is rated 3.82/5 from 99 votes; L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is rated 4.43/5 from 154 votes. Choose Back to Paradise for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Extract for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Back to Paradise or L'Instant de Guerlain Extract?
Back to Paradise lasts longest (Back to Paradise 90/100, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Back to Paradise or L'Instant de Guerlain Extract?
Back to Paradise projects furthest (Back to Paradise 80/100, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Back to Paradise and L'Instant de Guerlain Extract smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Honey, Magnolia and Jasmine Sambac.
Is Back to Paradise or L'Instant de Guerlain Extract better for summer or winter?
For summer, Back to Paradise is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is the stronger pick. Back to Paradise suits daytime wear; L'Instant de Guerlain Extract suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Back to Paradise and L'Instant de Guerlain Extract?
Back to Paradise has top notes of Violet Leaf, Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. L'Instant de Guerlain Extract has top notes of Honey and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Iris, Amber and Spicy Notes.
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