L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées vs Mystery & Excellence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mystery & ExcellenceChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées5/7
Mystery & Excellence2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Community sentiment
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Longevity
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Sillage & projection
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
- Value for money
- Mystery & Excellence
- Versatility
- Mystery & Excellence
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesGuerlainMystery & ExcellenceLinn YoungWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.23/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%
3.89/ 5 · 76 votes
Have 24%Had 22%Want 55%
Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
32%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
31 votes
33%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate
76 votes
Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesMost 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 winnerMystery & ExcellenceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
violet92%
vanilla84%
almond77%
anis69%
sweet61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
soft spicy84%
anis77%
vanilla69%
violet61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, sweet and violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
AniseBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletWild Berries
Base6 to 10 hours
VanillaAlmondIrisWhite Musk
Top
AniseVioletIvyLemonPineappleMahogany
Heart
LicoriceIrisJasmineVetiverAmaryllisLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
VanillaTonka BeanAlmondWhite MuskChocolateHeliotropeTobacco
InformationalShared notesAnise, Violet, Vanilla and Almond. Durations are only published for L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring42
Summer8
Fall67
Winter100
Day64
Night100
Spring100
Summer46
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,634
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#26,446
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerL'Instant Magic limited edition SérigraphiéesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'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 →Linn Young Mystery & Excellence opens with an immediate blast of star anise and powdery violet, settled over dark ivy. As it dries down on skin during cold autumn evenings, a syrupy licorice heart mixes with vanilla, tonka bean, and almond. The dark gourmand trail stays sweet, cozy, and distinctly warm for casual wint…
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 limited edition Sérigraphiées or Mystery & Excellence?
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées is rated 4.23/5 from 31 votes; Mystery & Excellence is rated 3.89/5 from 76 votes. Choose L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mystery & Excellence for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or Mystery & Excellence?
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées lasts longest (L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 75/100, Mystery & Excellence 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or Mystery & Excellence?
L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées projects furthest (L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées 74/100, Mystery & Excellence 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées and Mystery & Excellence smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and violet accords. Common notes include Anise, Violet, Vanilla and Almond.
Is L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées or Mystery & Excellence better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mystery & Excellence 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. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Instant Magic limited edition Sérigraphiées and Mystery & Excellence?
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. Mystery & Excellence has top notes of Anise, Violet, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Iris, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Almond and White Musk.
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