L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme vs Flamboyant
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
FlamboyantChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme5/7
Flamboyant2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Longevity
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Value for money
- Flamboyant
- Versatility
- L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flamboyant
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeGuerlainFlamboyantOriflameWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
3.77/ 5 · 313 votes
Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
121 votes
25%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate
313 votes
Category winnerL'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeMost 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 winnerFlamboyantBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
green69%
cacao61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus86%
warm spicy72%
aromatic58%
woody44%
powdery30%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
NeroliAmalfi LemonLimeGrapefruitStar AniseelemiPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
Virginia CedarPatchouliSandalwood
Base4 to 8 hours
TeaCacaoHibiscus
Top
OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot
Heart
PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer100
Fall44
Winter9
Day100
Night46
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day–
Night–
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#15,366
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#12,275
PerfumerFrancoise Caron
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerFlamboyantHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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 →Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…
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 pour Homme or Flamboyant?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme is rated 4.47/5 from 121 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes. Choose L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or Flamboyant?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme lasts longest (L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme 70/100, Flamboyant 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or Flamboyant?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme projects furthest (L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme 58/100, Flamboyant 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme and Flamboyant smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Virginia Cedar.
Is L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or Flamboyant better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Flamboyant is the stronger pick. L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme and Flamboyant?
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. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.
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