L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme vs An Urban Original 2 for Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.
L'Instant de Guerlain pour HommeChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
An Urban Original 2 for HimChoose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme4/5
An Urban Original 2 for Him1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
- Value for money
- An Urban Original 2 for Him
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant de Guerlain pour HommeGuerlainAn Urban Original 2 for HimBench.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 3,691 votes
Have 47%Had 23%Want 30%
3.65/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 48%Had 25%Want 27%
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain pour HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
38%Like
1%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
3,691 votes
29%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
SillageL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAn Urban Original 2 for HimBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familycitrus100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
cacao77%
aromatic69%
patchouli61%
fruity100%
fresh92%
ozonic84%
aquatic77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match15%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonAniseBergamotGrapefruitJasmine
Heart3 to 5 hours
CacaoPatchouliSandalwoodTeaCedarLavender
Base4 to 7 hours
Natural MuskHibiscus SeedElemi resin
Top
MelonAppleAniseLemonBergamotViolet
Heart
JasmineRoseGrapefruitLavenderPatchouli
Base
VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesLemon, Anise, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer27
Fall100
Winter95
Day96
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall69
Winter15
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,199
PerfumerBeatrice Piquet
Launched—
Reviews208
Overall rank#17,190
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain pour HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme by Guerlain balances zesty freshness with dry, sophisticated warmth. It begins with a bright splash of lemon, bergamot, and bitter grapefruit, quickly accented by aromatic anise. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reveals its signature trait: dry cacao powder folded into eart…
Reviews →An Urban Original 2 for Him is a crisp aromatic scent that centers on a bright melon and apple accord. Designed for active wear during the autumn, it provides a clean, fruity profile that settles into a soft vanilla and musk foundation. It works well for casual daily outings when you want something approachable and ea…
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 pour Homme or An Urban Original 2 for Him?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme is rated 4.32/5 from 3,691 votes; An Urban Original 2 for Him is rated 3.65/5 from 52 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose An Urban Original 2 for Him for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme or An Urban Original 2 for Him?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme 71/100, An Urban Original 2 for Him 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme or An Urban Original 2 for Him?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme 59/100, An Urban Original 2 for Him 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme and An Urban Original 2 for Him smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lemon, Anise, Bergamot and Grapefruit.
Is L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme or An Urban Original 2 for Him better for summer or winter?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme suits day or night wear; An Urban Original 2 for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme and An Urban Original 2 for Him?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Anise, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cacao, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Tea, a base of Natural Musk, Hibiscus Seed and Elemi resin. An Urban Original 2 for Him has top notes of Melon, Apple, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Grapefruit and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.
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