L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme vs Roses des Vents Nord
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
L'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Roses des Vents NordChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme1/3
Roses des Vents Nord1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Roses des Vents Nord
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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
L'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeGuerlainRoses des Vents NordDorinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageRoses des Vents Nord
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
green69%
cacao61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and warm spicy
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
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonLimeGreen NotesEucalyptusSea water
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderGeraniumVirginia CedarNutmegCloveCinnamonBasil
Base5-7 hrs
VetiverMuskSandalwoodPatchoulioak mossAmber
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer100
Fall44
Winter9
Day100
Night46
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,366
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#64,243
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Instant d'un Ete pour HommeHigher 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 →Roses des Vents Nord by Dorin opens with an icy splash of tart Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and brisk eucalyptus that immediately clears the head. It feels like stepping outside on a frosty morning by a northern coastline, where salty sea water breezes cut through crisp pine needles and fresh green leaves. As the…
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 Roses des Vents Nord?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme is rated 4.47/5 from 121 votes; Roses des Vents Nord is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Roses des Vents Nord for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which projects more, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or Roses des Vents Nord?
Roses des Vents Nord projects furthest (Roses des Vents Nord 63/100, L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme and Roses des Vents Nord smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Virginia Cedar.
Is L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme or Roses des Vents Nord better for summer or winter?
L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme suits daytime wear; Roses des Vents Nord suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant d'un Ete pour Homme and Roses des Vents Nord?
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. Roses des Vents Nord has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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