Fragrance comparison

L'Instant d'Un Ete vs Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 236 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Instant d'Un Ete

Guerlain

3.98186 votes

Rank #16,549 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina

pH Fragrances

3.7850 votes

Rank #25,537 White FloralYellow Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant d'Un Ete takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Instant d'Un Ete
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Instant d'Un Ete5/7

Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Instant d'Un Ete
Community sentiment: L'Instant d'Un Ete
Longevity: Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina
Sillage & projection: L'Instant d'Un Ete
Value for money: Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina
Versatility: L'Instant d'Un Ete
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

L'Instant d'Un EteGuerlain

Tuberose & Ylang of PashminapH Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 38%

3.78/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

Category winnerL'Instant d'Un EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

186 votes

38%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerL'Instant d'Un EteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTuberose & Ylang of Pashmina

SillageL'Instant d'Un Ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTuberose & Ylang of PashminaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla91%

floral83%

amber74%

white floral65%

yellow floral56%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

tuberose84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitBitter Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

MagnoliaJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base4 to 6 hours

VanilleBenzoinMusk

Top

Bitter OrangeGingerBergamot

Heart

TuberoseMadagascar ClovesJasmine

Base

Ylang-YlangVanilaMuskBenzoinSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin. 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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter62

Day100

Night73

Spring85

Summer62

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night90

Category winnerL'Instant d'Un EteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,537

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerL'Instant d'Un EteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.…

Reviews →

pH Fragrances Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina pairs heavy white floral punch with warm resinous depth. The opening flashes bitter orange and sharp ginger before handing the room over to a dense tuberose heart. Madagascar cloves add a medicinal spice edge that prevents the white petals from feeling sugary. As it settles, …

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, L'Instant d'Un Ete or Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina?

L'Instant d'Un Ete takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Instant d'Un Ete is rated 3.98/5 from 186 votes; Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina is rated 3.78/5 from 50 votes. Choose L'Instant d'Un Ete for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant d'Un Ete or Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina?

Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina lasts longest (Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina 83/100, L'Instant d'Un Ete 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant d'Un Ete or Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina?

Projection is very close: L'Instant d'Un Ete 70/100, Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina 68/100 for sillage.

Do L'Instant d'Un Ete and Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.

Is L'Instant d'Un Ete or Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Instant d'Un Ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina is the stronger pick. L'Instant d'Un Ete suits daytime wear; Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant d'Un Ete and Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina?

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. Tuberose & Ylang of Pashmina has top notes of Bitter Orange, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Madagascar Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Vanila, Musk and Benzoin.