Fragrance comparison

L'Instant de Guerlain vs Fabulous 1 - Dali

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 8,216 ratings analysed

L'Instant de Guerlain

Guerlain

4.078,162 votes

Rank #1,647 FloralVanilla

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31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fabulous 1 - Dali

Salvador Dali · 2011

4.1554 votes

Rank #29,853 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Instant de Guerlain
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Fabulous 1 - Dali
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Instant de Guerlain3/7

Fabulous 1 - Dali4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Instant de Guerlain
Community sentiment: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Longevity: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Sillage & projection: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Value for money: Fabulous 1 - Dali
Versatility: L'Instant de Guerlain
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Instant de Guerlain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Instant de GuerlainGuerlain

Fabulous 1 - DaliSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 8,162 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.15/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

8,162 votes

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerFabulous 1 - DaliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFabulous 1 - Dali

SillageFabulous 1 - Dali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value60

Category winnerFabulous 1 - DaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

honey61%

white floral100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRed AppleBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

MagnoliaIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesMandarin OrangeGreen NotesBergamotBasil

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineTuberoseLilyIrisAfrican Orange FlowerRose

Base

MuskAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarSandalwoodVanilleMyrhh

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer27

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night83

Spring37

Summer26

Fall68

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,647

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#29,853

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2011

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Instant de Guerlain by Guerlain is a radiant oriental floral perfume centered on bright citrus, creamy magnolia, and rich white honey. The fragrance opens with a refreshing burst of mandarin orange, red apple, and bergamot before moving into a lush heart of ylang-ylang, iris, and jasmine. As the crisp opening soften…

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Salvador Dali Fabulous 1 is a bold, golden floral amber perfume that opens with a brisk snap of sparkling aldehydes, juicy mandarin orange, and crushed herbal basil. As the fizzy top notes settle, the scent opens into a thick floral heart of creamy tuberose, honeyed narcissus, and sweet Egyptian jasmine. The base anch…

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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, L'Instant de Guerlain or Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain is rated 4.07/5 from 8,162 votes; Fabulous 1 - Dali is rated 4.15/5 from 54 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Fabulous 1 - Dali for a white floral and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain or Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali lasts longest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 78/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain or Fabulous 1 - Dali?

Fabulous 1 - Dali projects furthest (Fabulous 1 - Dali 73/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant de Guerlain and Fabulous 1 - Dali smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine.

Is L'Instant de Guerlain or Fabulous 1 - Dali better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Instant de Guerlain is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant de Guerlain is the stronger pick. L'Instant de Guerlain suits daytime wear; Fabulous 1 - Dali suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain and Fabulous 1 - Dali?

L'Instant de Guerlain has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of White Honey, Vanille, Amber and Benzoin. Fabulous 1 - Dali has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Mandarin Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.