Fragrance comparison

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract vs Very Sexy Touch

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 339 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract

Guerlain

4.43154 votes

Rank #9,347 FloralIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Very Sexy Touch

Victoria's Secret

4.17185 votes

Rank #9,019 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract
Choose it for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Very Sexy Touch
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract4/7

Very Sexy Touch3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Instant de Guerlain ExtractGuerlain

Very Sexy TouchVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

4.17/ 5 · 185 votes

Have 45%Had 25%Want 30%

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

38%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain ExtractMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityL'Instant de Guerlain Extract

SillageL'Instant de Guerlain Extract

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value65

Category winnerVery Sexy TouchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

iris92%

amber84%

honey77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

powdery100%

fruity92%

floral84%

sweet77%

iris69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, iris and sweet

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

ApricotPearCitrusesHoneysuckle

Heart

IrisMagnoliaVanilla OrchidPeony

Base

MuskAmberCoconutVanillaWoody NotesVetiver

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

Spring100

Summer58

Fall89

Winter44

Day82

Night100

Category winnerVery Sexy TouchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#9,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerVery Sexy TouchHigher 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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Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Touch opens with a splash of sweet apricot zest, crisp pear, and soft honeysuckle. The fragrance quickly settles into a powdery iris heart supported by vanilla orchid, creating a plush floral body over a warm musk and coconut base. Designed for casual spring evenings and warm date nights, i…

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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 Very Sexy Touch?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is rated 4.43/5 from 154 votes; Very Sexy Touch is rated 4.17/5 from 185 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Extract for a floral and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Very Sexy Touch for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or Very Sexy Touch?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 73/100, Very Sexy Touch 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or Very Sexy Touch?

L'Instant de Guerlain Extract projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain Extract 62/100, Very Sexy Touch 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant de Guerlain Extract and Very Sexy Touch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, iris and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia, Iris and Amber.

Is L'Instant de Guerlain Extract or Very Sexy Touch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy Touch is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant de Guerlain Extract is the stronger pick. L'Instant de Guerlain Extract suits evening wear; Very Sexy Touch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain Extract and Very Sexy Touch?

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. Very Sexy Touch has top notes of Apricot, Pear, Citruses and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Iris, Magnolia, Vanilla Orchid and Peony, a base of Musk, Amber, Coconut and Vanilla.