L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme vs No.1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme takes 4 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.
No.1Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme4/7
No.13/7
- 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
- No.1
- Versatility
- No.1
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No.1
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeGuerlainNo.1M. AsamWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
3.87/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 38%Had 25%Want 37%
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
33%Love
52%Like
0%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
33 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 winnerNo.1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
green69%
cacao61%
citrus100%
green83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
woody30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, green 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
LimeBergamotGrapefruitTangerine
Heart
TeaCardamom
Base
Virginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Virginia Cedar and Tea. 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
Spring72
Summer100
Fall28
Winter17
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNo.1Most 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#7,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews52
Category winnerNo.1Higher 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 →No.1 by M. Asam delivers a sharp, revitalizing burst of citrus centered on lime and grapefruit. It settles into a crisp, tea-forward heart with a touch of spiced cardamom. This aromatic blend offers a clean, bracing experience for warm weather, making it a reliable pick for casual daytime wear when you want a straight…
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 No.1?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme is rated 4.47/5 from 121 votes; No.1 is rated 3.87/5 from 152 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 No.1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or No.1?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme lasts longest (L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme 70/100, No.1 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or No.1?
Projection is very close: L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme 58/100, No.1 56/100 for sillage.
Do L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme and No.1 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Virginia Cedar and Tea.
Is L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or No.1 better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, No.1 is the stronger pick. L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme suits daytime wear; No.1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme and No.1?
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. No.1 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Tea and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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