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L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime vs Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

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

Updated 426 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime

    Choose it for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

  • Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime5/7
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty2/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
Community sentiment
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
Longevity
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
Sillage & projection
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
Value for money
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty
Versatility
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jil Sander Bath and Beauty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris MillesimeGuerlain
Jil Sander Bath and BeautyJil Sander
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.37/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%
4.41/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 35%Want 31%
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris MillesimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

266 votes

59%Love
31%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris MillesimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime

SillageL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value33
¤ Price value55
Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
iris92%
honey84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
powdery92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
amber69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Top
AldehydesBergamotVioletFruity NotesLemon
Heart
Ylang-YlangCorianderIrisCarnationRoseJasmineHoneyOrchid
Base
CedarIncenseMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmber
InformationalShared notesIris, Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Amber. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring32
Summer12
Fall69
Winter100
Day100
Night96
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris MillesimeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex12
Women88
Men0
Unisex41
Women59
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#6,264

PerfumerJacques Artarit

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerJil Sander Bath and BeautyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime is an oriental floral fragrance centered on powdery iris, golden honey, and rich florals. Introduced in 2005 as a limited holiday release, this composition brightens the original formula with a sunny splash of lemon before opening into a heart of magnolia, jasmine, and …

Reviews →

Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is a classic 1981 chypre floral fragrance centered on crisp bath soap freshness and warm, dry woods. The scent opens with a bright burst of fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, and sweet violet petals, creating the refreshing feeling of stepping out of a steamy luxury shower. As the opening sett…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime is rated 4.37/5 from 266 votes; Jil Sander Bath and Beauty is rated 4.41/5 from 160 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Jil Sander Bath and Beauty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime 78/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime 76/100, Jil Sander Bath and Beauty 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime and Jil Sander Bath and Beauty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Honey, Ylang-Ylang and Amber.

Is L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime or Jil Sander Bath and Beauty better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime is the stronger pick. L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime and Jil Sander Bath and Beauty?

L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime features Iris, Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia and Amber. Jil Sander Bath and Beauty has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Iris and Carnation, a base of Cedar, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood.

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