L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP vs Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDPChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Odyssey Wild One Gold EditionChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP5/7
Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- Community sentiment
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- Longevity
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- Value for money
- Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
- Versatility
- Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDPGuerlainOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 1,877 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 43%
4.06/ 5 · 132 votes
Have 49%Had 4%Want 47%
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDPRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate64%Love
24%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
1,877 votes
43%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
132 votes
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDPMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
SillageL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
cacao84%
patchouli77%
citrus69%
anis61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
green69%
lavender61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Star AniseBergamotelemiLemonPepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
Cacao PodSandalwoodSmokeTeaJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
Patchouli
Top
PepperBergamotMintLemon
Heart
Pink PepperLavenderGingerVetiver
Base
CedarMuskPatchouliSandalwoodelemi
InformationalShared notesBergamot, elemi, Lemon and Pepper. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring61
Summer19
Fall100
Winter99
Day79
Night100
Spring100
Summer93
Fall98
Winter81
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOdyssey Wild One Gold EditionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#756
PerfumerBeatrice Piquet
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#8,768
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDPHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP balances bright citrus with warm, earthy indulgence. The fragrance opens with sharp lemon, bergamot, and a distinct punch of star anise alongside peppery elemi resin. As the initial sharpness settles, a dry cacao pod note takes center stage, accompanied by smoky black tea, soft jas…
Reviews →Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint and zesty lemon, spiked with a heavy dose of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial harshness settles on the skin, giving way to clean lavender and warm ginger. It is a dry, aromatic experience that feels rugged yet clean, grounded by a bas…
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 EDP or Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP is rated 4.47/5 from 1,877 votes; Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition is rated 4.06/5 from 132 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP or Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP 71/100, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP or Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP 58/100, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP and Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, elemi, Lemon and Pepper.
Is L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP or Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP is the stronger pick. L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP and Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP has top notes of Star Anise, Bergamot, elemi and Lemon, heart notes of Cacao Pod, Sandalwood, Smoke and Tea, a base of Patchouli. Odyssey Wild One Gold Edition has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Ginger and Vetiver, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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