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L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées vs La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

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

Updated 177 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées5/8
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition3/8
Ratings & consensus
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Community sentiment
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Longevity
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Sillage & projection
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Value for money
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Versatility
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition
Note pyramid (duration)
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Fragranxe ranking
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
L'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesGuerlain
La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionGuerlain
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%
3.91/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 36%
Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesRating 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

36%Love
40%Like
2%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage74
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition

SillageL'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value51
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%
sweet100%
fruity92%
soft spicy84%
almond77%
cherry69%
nutty61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and almond

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red BerriesSour CherryAlmondBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
LicoriceRoseTaif RoseTea
Base6 to 8 hours
IrisPatchouliTonka BeanAniseVanilla
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
Spring55
Summer21
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night92
Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,428

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLa Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector EditionHigher 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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La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition delivers a rich contrast of dark fruit and powdery sweetness. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of sour cherry, tart red berries, and bitter almond, lifted by a touch of fresh bergamot. As it settles, smoky black tea and soft rose mingle with deep licorice and …

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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 La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées takes 5 of 8 categories. L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes; La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition is rated 3.91/5 from 146 votes. Choose L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition?

La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition lasts longest (La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition 78/100, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition?

L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées projects furthest (L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 74/100, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées and La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Anise, Bergamot, Vanilla and Almond.

Is L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition 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; La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées and La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition?

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. La Petite Robe Noire Eau de Parfum Collector Edition has top notes of Red Berries, Sour Cherry, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Rose, Taif Rose and Tea, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Anise.

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