L'Instant Magic vs Rain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant Magic takes 3 of 4 categories.
L'Instant MagicChoose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
RainChoose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
L'Instant Magic3/4
Rain1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- L'Instant Magic
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant Magic
- Value for money
- Rain
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant Magic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant MagicGuerlainRainInubiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 5,932 votes
Have 43%Had 24%Want 33%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Instant Magic
SillageL'Instant Magic
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRainBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
floral92%
violet84%
almond77%
iris69%
sweet61%
floral100%
sweet92%
rose84%
yellow floral77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and sweet
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
Top
MimosaRoseWild Strawberry Leaf
Heart
PeonyAniseWormwoodFloral Notes
Base
MuskSour CherryAlmond
InformationalShared notesAnise, Mimosa, Rose and Almond. Durations are only published for L'Instant Magic, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer26
Fall86
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day–
Night–
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#1,076
PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#64,604
PerfumerGerard Anthony
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Rain by Inubi is a delicate floral green fragrance that pairs vibrant mimosa and wild strawberry leaf with a soft, powdery heart. It offers a fresh, understated profile ideal for spring days or casual morning office wear. The scent settles into a gentle, musky base with hints of almond and tart sour cherry, making it …
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 Rain?
L'Instant Magic takes 3 of 4 categories. L'Instant Magic is rated 4.23/5 from 5,932 votes; Rain is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose L'Instant Magic for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Rain for a floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant Magic or Rain?
L'Instant Magic lasts longest (L'Instant Magic 73/100, Rain 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant Magic or Rain?
L'Instant Magic projects furthest (L'Instant Magic 66/100, Rain 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant Magic and Rain smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Anise, Mimosa, Rose and Almond.
Is L'Instant Magic or Rain better for summer or winter?
L'Instant Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant Magic and Rain?
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. Rain has top notes of Mimosa, Rose and Wild Strawberry Leaf, heart notes of Peony, Anise, Wormwood and Floral Notes, a base of Musk, Sour Cherry and Almond.
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