Fragrance comparison

Iris von Arnim vs L'Instant d'Un Ete

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 189 ratings analysed

Iris von Arnim

4.003 votes

Rank #56,336 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

L'Instant d'Un Ete

Guerlain

3.98186 votes

Rank #16,549 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant d'Un Ete takes 2 of 3 categories.

Iris von Arnim
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
L'Instant d'Un Ete
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iris von Arnim1/3

L'Instant d'Un Ete2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris von Arnim
Sillage & projection: L'Instant d'Un Ete
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Instant d'Un Ete

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris von ArnimIris von Arnim

L'Instant d'Un EteGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 89%

3.98/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIris von Arnim

SillageL'Instant d'Un Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

amber61%

citrus100%

vanilla91%

floral83%

amber74%

white floral65%

yellow floral56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthMarigoldMandarin OrangeTangerineTarragon

Heart

JasmineIrisYlang-YlangPatchouliHeliotropeRoseMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodNutmegVanilleVetiverAmberBenzoin

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base4 to 6 hours

VanilleBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia and Vanille. Durations are only published for L'Instant d'Un Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter62

Day100

Night73

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#56,336

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerL'Instant d'Un EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iris von Arnim opens with a sharp burst of hyacinth, green tarragon, and bittersweet marigold before settling into powdery iris and warm sandalwood. Created by perfumer Kim Weisswange to match the feel of luxury cashmere, this floral scent builds a soft, golden warmth around ylang-ylang, benzoin, and vanilla. It fits …

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L'Instant d'Un Ete by Guerlain delivers a brighter, sunnier take on classic amber florals. Released as a limited edition eau de toilette, it opens with a brisk splash of tart grapefruit and bitter orange peel. That initial citrus sharpness quickly softens as magnolia, jasmine, and creamy ylang-ylang bloom in the core.…

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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, Iris von Arnim or L'Instant d'Un Ete?

L'Instant d'Un Ete takes 2 of 3 categories. Iris von Arnim is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; L'Instant d'Un Ete is rated 3.98/5 from 186 votes. Choose Iris von Arnim for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose L'Instant d'Un Ete for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris von Arnim or L'Instant d'Un Ete?

Iris von Arnim lasts longest (Iris von Arnim 100/100, L'Instant d'Un Ete 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris von Arnim or L'Instant d'Un Ete?

L'Instant d'Un Ete projects furthest (L'Instant d'Un Ete 70/100, Iris von Arnim 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iris von Arnim and L'Instant d'Un Ete smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia and Vanille.

Is Iris von Arnim or L'Instant d'Un Ete better for summer or winter?

Iris von Arnim suits evening wear; L'Instant d'Un Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris von Arnim and L'Instant d'Un Ete?

Iris von Arnim has top notes of Hyacinth, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Vanille and Vetiver. L'Instant d'Un Ete has top notes of Grapefruit and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanille, Benzoin and Musk.