Fragrance comparison

L'Instant de Guerlain vs Sexy Little Things Noir Tease

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 9,911 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Instant de Guerlain

Guerlain

4.078,162 votes

Rank #1,650 FloralVanilla

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59%scent match

Closely related

Sexy Little Things Noir Tease

Victoria's Secret

4.241,749 votes

Rank #1,824 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant de Guerlain takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Instant de Guerlain
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Sexy Little Things Noir Tease
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

L'Instant de Guerlain4/7

Sexy Little Things Noir Tease3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sexy Little Things Noir Tease
Community sentiment: Sexy Little Things Noir Tease
Longevity: L'Instant de Guerlain
Sillage & projection: L'Instant de Guerlain
Value for money: Sexy Little Things Noir Tease
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

Sexy Little Things Noir TeaseVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 8,162 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.24/ 5 · 1,749 votes

Have 37%Had 37%Want 26%

Category winnerSexy Little Things Noir TeaseRating 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

45%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,749 votes

Category winnerSexy Little Things Noir TeaseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityL'Instant de Guerlain

SillageL'Instant de Guerlain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value57

Category winnerSexy Little Things Noir TeaseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

honey61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and floral

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

PearLitchiRed AppleMandarin Orange

Heart

GardeniaJasmineSweet PeaFreesiaMagnolia

Base

VanillePralineAmberMuskSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Red Apple, Magnolia 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,650

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#1,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews200

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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Victoria's Secret Noir Tease opens with bright frozen pear, litchi, and crisp red apple, giving a juicy initial spray that immediately feels light and energetic. Within ten minutes, white florals take center stage as gardenia and sweet pea soften the tart fruitiness. The scent eventually settles into a rich base of va…

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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 Sexy Little Things Noir Tease?

L'Instant de Guerlain takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain is rated 4.07/5 from 8,162 votes; Sexy Little Things Noir Tease is rated 4.24/5 from 1,749 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Little Things Noir Tease for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain or Sexy Little Things Noir Tease?

L'Instant de Guerlain lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain 75/100, Sexy Little Things Noir Tease 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain or Sexy Little Things Noir Tease?

L'Instant de Guerlain projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain 67/100, Sexy Little Things Noir Tease 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant de Guerlain and Sexy Little Things Noir Tease smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Red Apple, Magnolia and Jasmine.

Is L'Instant de Guerlain or Sexy Little Things Noir Tease 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 Sexy Little Things Noir Tease?

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. Sexy Little Things Noir Tease has top notes of Pear, Litchi, Red Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Sweet Pea and Freesia, a base of Vanille, Praline, Amber and Musk.