Citrus and Wood vs L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories.
Citrus and WoodChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citrus and Wood2/8
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme5/8
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Citrus and Wood
- Longevity
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Value for money
- Citrus and Wood
- Versatility
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Citrus and WoodYardleyL'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.31/ 5 · 234 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.47/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
Category winnerL'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
234 votes
61%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
121 votes
Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
SillageL'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCitrus and WoodBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
leather61%
citrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
green69%
cacao61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-3 hrs
BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin
Base5-8 hrs
VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
NeroliAmalfi LemonLimeGrapefruitStar AniseelemiPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarPatchouliSandalwood
Base4 to 8 hours
TeaCacaoHibiscus
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day100
Night28
Spring44
Summer100
Fall44
Winter9
Day100
Night46
Category winnerL'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,730
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,366
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerL'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…
Reviews →L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme by Guerlain is a fresh, woody fragrance designed for warm weather. Released as a limited edition flanker to the original pillar, it brightens the familiar profile with a vibrant citrus opening of Amalfi lemon, lime, neroli, and grapefruit, accented by star anise and pink pepper. As the sh…
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, Citrus and Wood or L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme takes 5 of 8 categories. Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes; L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme is rated 4.47/5 from 121 votes. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Citrus and Wood or L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme lasts longest (L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme 70/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Citrus and Wood or L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme projects furthest (L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme 58/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Citrus and Wood and L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, elemi, Grapefruit and Tea.
Is Citrus and Wood or L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Citrus and Wood is the stronger pick. Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear; L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Citrus and Wood and L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme?
Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood. L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme has top notes of Neroli, Amalfi Lemon, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Tea, Cacao and Hibiscus.
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