L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette vs Upscape
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
UpscapeChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette2/4
Upscape2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Upscape
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Upscape
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteGuerlainUpscapeJohan BWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 2,156 votes
Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
2,156 votes
0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUpscape
SillageL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
floral83%
amber74%
fruity65%
fresh56%
woody100%
vanilla92%
floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Granny Smith appleBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant
Heart3 to 5 hours
MagnoliaGardeniaJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base4 to 7 hours
Amber
Top20-30 mins
AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada
Heart2-3 hrs
CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut
Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer44
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night50
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,159
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews111
Overall rank#70,390
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette is a crisp white floral fragrance built around dewy petals and bright fruit accents. Created by perfumer Maurice Roucel in 2005, it opens with a tart crunch of Granny Smith apple, grapefruit, and bergamot, lifted by a touch of black currant. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet o…
Reviews →Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…
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 Eau de Toilette or Upscape?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette is rated 4.19/5 from 2,156 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette or Upscape?
Upscape lasts longest (Upscape 80/100, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette or Upscape?
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette 66/100, Upscape 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette and Upscape smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Jasmine.
Is L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette or Upscape better for summer or winter?
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette and Upscape?
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Amber. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.
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