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L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées vs Apres l'Ondee

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 2,410 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Apres l'Ondee

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées4/8
Apres l'Ondee4/8
Ratings & consensus
Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment
Apres l'Ondee
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
Apres l'Ondee
Note pyramid (duration)
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Fragranxe ranking
Apres l'Ondee

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
L'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesGuerlain
Apres l'OndeeGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%
4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerApres l'OndeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
32%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

31 votes

53%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

2,379 votes

Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityL'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

SillageL'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value50
Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
violet92%
vanilla84%
almond77%
anis69%
sweet61%
powdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
iris77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, violet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletWild Berries
Base6 to 10 hours
VanillaAlmondIrisWhite Musk
Top15 to 30 minutes
AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver
Base2 to 3 hours
IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber
Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring42
Summer8
Fall67
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring100
Summer58
Fall45
Winter23
Day100
Night24
Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men2
Unisex24
Women74
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,365

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Guerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …

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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 limited edition Sérigraphiées or Apres l'Ondee?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes; Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes. 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. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or Apres l'Ondee?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées lasts longest (L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 75/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or Apres l'Ondee?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées projects furthest (L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 74/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées and Apres l'Ondee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, violet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Violet and Vanilla.

Is L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or Apres l'Ondee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées is the stronger pick. L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées suits evening wear; Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées and Apres l'Ondee?

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. Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, Vanilla and Musk.

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