L'Instant Magic vs L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.
L'Instant MagicChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
L'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
L'Instant Magic4/8
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées4/8
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant Magic
- Community sentiment
- L'Instant Magic
- Longevity
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Value for money
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Versatility
- L'Instant Magic
- Note pyramid (duration)
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant Magic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant MagicGuerlainL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 5,932 votes
Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%
4.23/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%
Category winnerL'Instant MagicRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
5,932 votes
52%Love
32%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
Category winnerL'Instant MagicMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
SillageL'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
violet84%
almond77%
iris69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
violet92%
vanilla84%
almond77%
anis69%
sweet61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both powdery, violet and almond
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamotLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletMimosaRoseFreesiaCarnation
Base5 to 8 hours
AlmondIrisVanillaWhite MuskSandalwoodCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletWild Berries
Base6 to 10 hours
VanillaAlmondIrisWhite Musk
Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer26
Fall86
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring42
Summer8
Fall67
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Category winnerL'Instant MagicMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,375
PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#15,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerL'Instant MagicHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Instant Magic by Guerlain brings a plush, comforting warmth built around soft almond, delicate iris, and soothing white musk. Launched in 2007, this floral woody musk opens with a light touch of bergamot, lemon, and aromatic anise before settling into a powdery cloud of violet, mimosa, and rose. It does not shout or…
Reviews →L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées by Guerlain presents a powdery floral profile centered on violet, almond, and sweet wild berries. The composition opens with a brief lift of bergamot paired with cool, herbal anise. As the bright citrus fades, the heart reveals tart wild berries wrapped in a dense, cosmeti…
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 Magic or L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?
No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. L'Instant Magic is rated 4.23/5 from 5,932 votes; L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes. Choose L'Instant Magic for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant Magic or L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?
They last about the same: L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 75/100, L'Instant Magic 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant Magic or L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées projects furthest (L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 74/100, L'Instant Magic 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant Magic and L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and almond accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Violet and Almond.
Is L'Instant Magic or L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Instant Magic is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant Magic is the stronger pick. L'Instant Magic suits daytime wear; L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant Magic and L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées?
L'Instant Magic has top notes of Anise, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Mimosa, Rose and Freesia, a base of Almond, Iris, Vanilla and White Musk. L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées has top notes of Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet and Wild Berries, a base of Vanilla, Almond, Iris and White Musk.
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