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L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum
by Guerlain
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum presents a soft, honeyed floral bouquet with bright citrus top notes of bergamot and mandarin orange, leading into a delicate heart of jasmine, magnolia, and ylang-ylang. The drydown features a sweet, gourmand base with amber and sandalwood, creating a warm and enveloping presence that feels both youthful and refined. While the scent is overall well-balanced and subtly sophisticated, the projection and longevity are modest, with many users noting it fades after a few hours. The fragrance is consistently described as delicate and intimate, making it ideal for daytime wear and quiet environments, with minimal sillage. Though some appreciate its elegant simplicity and suitability as a signature scent, there is strong sentiment among long-time users that the current version lacks the depth, strength, and lasting power of earlier editions, particularly the classic 'bee bottle' version.
Pros
- +Delicate and balanced floral-honey accord that feels soft and feminine
- +Well-suited for daytime and office environments
- +Intimate sillage and moderate longevity, making it discreet and wearable
Cons
- −Lower longevity than expected, with many finding it lasting only 2–3 hours
- −Moderate projection may not be suitable for those seeking presence or impact
- −The modern bottle design is widely criticized as unrefined and less luxurious than earlier versions