L'Instant de Guerlain Extract vs L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
69%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 8 categories.
L'Instant de Guerlain ExtractChoose it for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris MillesimeChoose it for a floral and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain Extract4/8
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
- Community sentiment
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
- Longevity
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
- Value for money
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
- Versatility
- L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant de Guerlain ExtractGuerlainL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris MillesimeGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%
4.37/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 37%Had 26%Want 37%
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
154 votes
54%Love
37%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
266 votes
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
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 itCategory winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
iris92%
amber84%
honey77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
floral100%
iris92%
honey84%
sweet77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match69%Closely related · both floral, iris and honey
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HoneyCitruses
Heart3 to 5 hours
MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisAmberSpicy Notes
Notes
IrisHoneyYlang-YlangMagnoliaAmberMuskJasmineLemon
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer37
Fall96
Winter100
Day81
Night100
Spring32
Summer12
Fall69
Winter100
Day100
Night96
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,347
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#6,278
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris MillesimeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Instant de Guerlain Extract is a rich oriental floral perfume that balances sweet golden honey with bright citruses before unfolding into a lush floral bouquet. At its core, creamy magnolia, exotic ylang-ylang, and night-blooming jasmine sambac create a smooth, velvety heart. As it settles, earthy iris and warm ambe…
Reviews →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 →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 Extract or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime?
L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 8 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is rated 4.43/5 from 154 votes; L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime is rated 4.37/5 from 266 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Extract for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime for a floral and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime?
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime 78/100, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime?
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime 76/100, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant de Guerlain Extract and L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime smell similar?
Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, iris and honey accords. Common notes include Honey, Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang and Iris.
Is L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is the stronger pick. L'Instant de Guerlain Extract suits evening wear; 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 Extract and L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime?
L'Instant de Guerlain Extract has top notes of Honey and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Iris, Amber and Spicy Notes. L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Noel Iris Millesime features Iris, Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia and Amber.
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