Fragrance comparison

L'Instant de Guerlain vs Fleur de Nuit

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 8,290 ratings analysed

L'Instant de Guerlain

Guerlain

4.078,162 votes

Rank #1,647 FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fleur de Nuit

Antonio Visconti

4.18128 votes

Rank #10,029 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Instant de Guerlain
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Fleur de Nuit
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

L'Instant de Guerlain3/7

Fleur de Nuit4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Nuit
Community sentiment: Fleur de Nuit
Longevity: Fleur de Nuit
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Nuit
Value for money: L'Instant de Guerlain
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

Fleur de NuitAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 8,162 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.18/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerFleur de NuitRating 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

41%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerFleur de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Nuit

SillageFleur de Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value38

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

honey61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, vanilla and amber

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

NutmegPaprikaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineCarnationTuberoseStar AniseRose

Base

White HoneyBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVanilleAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and White Honey. 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

Spring21

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,647

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#10,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Fleur de Nuit opens with a spicy flash of nutmeg, paprika and citrus, then settles into dark florals over amber, honeyed vanilla and woods. It usually reads warm, sensual and slightly vintage in style. Reviews suggest a bold opening and very strong wear. If you enjoy spicy florals with jasmine, carnation and a resinou…

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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 Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain is rated 4.07/5 from 8,162 votes; Fleur de Nuit is rated 4.18/5 from 128 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Nuit for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain or Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit lasts longest (Fleur de Nuit 78/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain or Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit projects furthest (Fleur de Nuit 77/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant de Guerlain and Fleur de Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine and White Honey.

Is L'Instant de Guerlain or Fleur de Nuit 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain and Fleur de Nuit?

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. Fleur de Nuit has top notes of Nutmeg, Paprika, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Tuberose and Star Anise, a base of White Honey, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.