Fragrance comparison

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract vs Sunrise

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract

Guerlain

4.43154 votes

Rank #9,347 FloralIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Sunrise

Liz Claiborne

4.0010 votes

Rank #39,059 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 4 categories.

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
Choose it for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sunrise
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract4/4

Sunrise0/4

Ratings & consensus: L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
Sillage & projection: L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Instant de Guerlain Extract

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Instant de Guerlain ExtractGuerlain

SunriseLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

20%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Instant de Guerlain Extract

SillageL'Instant de Guerlain Extract

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

iris92%

amber84%

honey77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

floral91%

fruity83%

fresh74%

iris65%

citrus56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HoneyCitruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

MagnoliaYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base6 to 8 hours

IrisAmberSpicy Notes

Top

AppleMangoCitruses

Heart

CarnationJasmineIrisGardeniaMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Magnolia, Iris and Amber. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain Extract, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer37

Fall96

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#39,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'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…

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Liz Claiborne Sunrise opens with a crisp burst of apple and citrus fruits, paired with a subtle tropical sweetness from mango. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals gardenia, jasmine, and a dry carnation note that gives the white floral core an airy, aqueous edge. The base stays light on skin, anchorin…

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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 Extract or Sunrise?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 4 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is rated 4.43/5 from 154 votes; Sunrise is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Extract for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sunrise for a white floral and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or Sunrise?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 73/100, Sunrise 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or Sunrise?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 62/100, Sunrise 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant de Guerlain Extract and Sunrise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and iris accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia, Iris and Amber.

Is L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or Sunrise better for summer or winter?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract suits evening wear; Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain Extract and Sunrise?

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. Sunrise has top notes of Apple, Mango and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Iris and Gardenia, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.