L'Instant de Guerlain vs Scandal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scandal takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Instant de GuerlainChoose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
ScandalChoose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain2/7
Scandal5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Scandal
- Community sentiment
- Scandal
- Longevity
- Scandal
- Sillage & projection
- Scandal
- Value for money
- Scandal
- 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 GuerlainGuerlainScandalLanvinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 8,162 votes
Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%
4.35/ 5 · 115 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
Category winnerScandalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
8,162 votes
56%Love
33%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
90 votes
Category winnerScandalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityScandal
SillageScandal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScandalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
amber77%
powdery69%
honey61%
citrus100%
leather92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeRed AppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
MagnoliaIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
White HoneyVanilleAmberBenzoinMusk
Top
Clary SageNeroliBergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
LeatherIrisYlang-YlangRose
Base
oak mossIncenseBenzoinVetiverVanille
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer27
Fall87
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring44
Summer17
Fall100
Winter94
Day29
Night100
Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,650
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews205
Overall rank#6,603
PerfumerAndre Fraysse
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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…
Reviews →Scandal by Lanvin is a classic leather chypre that dates back to 1931. It centers on a sharp, aromatic opening of clary sage and bergamot, softening into a heart of iris, rose, and distinct leather. The base settles into a resinous, mossy finish with incense and vetiver, creating an old-school aesthetic suitable for t…
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 de Guerlain or Scandal?
Scandal takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain is rated 4.07/5 from 8,162 votes; Scandal is rated 4.35/5 from 115 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Scandal for a citrus and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain or Scandal?
They last about the same: Scandal 76/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain or Scandal?
Scandal projects furthest (Scandal 71/100, L'Instant de Guerlain 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant de Guerlain and Scandal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.
Is L'Instant de Guerlain or Scandal 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; Scandal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain and Scandal?
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. Scandal has top notes of Clary Sage, Neroli, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of oak moss, Incense, Benzoin and Vetiver.
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