Fragrance comparison

L'Instant de Guerlain vs Solo Tu

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 8,219 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'Instant de Guerlain

Guerlain

4.078,162 votes

Rank #1,647 FloralVanilla

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57%scent match

Closely related

Solo Tu

Tristano Onofri

4.0457 votes

Rank #27,303 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant de Guerlain takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Instant de Guerlain
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Solo Tu
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'Instant de Guerlain5/7

Solo Tu1/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Instant de Guerlain
Community sentiment: Solo Tu
Longevity: L'Instant de Guerlain
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Solo TuTristano Onofri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 8,162 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

4.04/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%

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

35%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerSolo TuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityL'Instant de Guerlain

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value42

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

amber77%

powdery69%

honey61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, powdery 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

PeachAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

OrchidCarnationIrisYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilleMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Ylang-Ylang 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

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter78

Day85

Night100

Category winnerL'Instant de GuerlainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,647

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#27,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Released in 1991 by German Italian designer Tristano Onofri, Solo Tu opens with a burst of ripe peach, sharp Amalfi lemon, and crisp bergamot. The top notes quickly settle into a dense floral heart dominated by carnation, powdery iris, orchid, and ylang-ylang. Sandalwood, golden amber, benzoin, and vanilla ground the …

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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 Solo Tu?

L'Instant de Guerlain takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain is rated 4.07/5 from 8,162 votes; Solo Tu is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Solo Tu for a powdery and floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain or Solo Tu?

They last about the same: L'Instant de Guerlain 75/100, Solo Tu 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain or Solo Tu?

Projection is very close: L'Instant de Guerlain 67/100, Solo Tu 67/100 for sillage.

Do L'Instant de Guerlain and Solo Tu smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is L'Instant de Guerlain or Solo Tu 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; Solo Tu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain and Solo Tu?

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. Solo Tu has top notes of Peach, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vanille.