L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP vs White Citrus for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
White Citrus for MenChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP5/7
White Citrus for Men2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- Community sentiment
- White Citrus for Men
- Longevity
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- Value for money
- White Citrus for Men
- Versatility
- L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP
- 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 EDPGuerlainWhite Citrus for MenBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.47/ 5 · 1,877 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 43%
4.34/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%
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
41%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerWhite Citrus for MenMost 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 winnerWhite Citrus for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
cacao84%
patchouli77%
citrus69%
anis61%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aquatic77%
ozonic69%
aromatic61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · 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
GrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangeLemonWater Notes
Heart
TeaPepperMelonViolet Leaf
Base
SandalwoodCedarMuskPatchouliOak
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Pepper and Sandalwood. 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
Spring56
Summer100
Fall13
Winter6
Day100
Night36
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDPMost 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#33,256
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →White Citrus for Men by Bath & Body Works is a sharp, refreshing aromatic fragrance launched in 2013. It centers on a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly balanced by a tea and pepper middle. The scent settles into a clean, woodsy base of sandalwood and cedar, making it an easy, daily choice for warm weathe…
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 White Citrus for Men?
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; White Citrus for Men is rated 4.34/5 from 32 votes. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose White Citrus for Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP or White Citrus for Men?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP lasts longest (L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP 71/100, White Citrus for Men 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP or White Citrus for Men?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP projects furthest (L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP 58/100, White Citrus for Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP and White Citrus for Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper and Sandalwood.
Is L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP or White Citrus for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, White Citrus for Men 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; White Citrus for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP and White Citrus for Men?
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. White Citrus for Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Pepper, Melon and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.
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