Orange HoneyOpens with
Ylang-YlangHeart
AmberDries down to
Also asEau de Toilette · 2005 →
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Guerlain · Sold as feminine
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum
The quiet confidence of a woman stepping into her favorite couture dress, where the scent of honey and white florals intertwine with subtle woody notes.
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L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ParfumPremium · $100–250
68%Similar accords, often for lessElle L'aime A La Folie · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by the esteemed Guerlain house, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum is a creation that marries the innovative spirit of its creators, Maurice Roucel and Christophe Raynaud. The composition opens with mandarin orange and bergamot, which give way to the lush heart notes of ylang-ylang, magnolia, and jasmine. These floral accords are enveloped by amber and sandalwood, grounding the fragrance in a warm, honeyed embrace. This scent is an ode to the lasting elegance that Guerlain has been known for since 1828.
Apply L'Instant de Guerlain close to pulse points for an intimate warmth that lingers throughout the day. The amber and sandalwood base notes bloom slowly over time, so a lighter application allows the fragrance to evolve naturally on your skin.
Fig. 01 — L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Parfum, Guerlain
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
Co-created with Christophe Raynaud
The L'Instant de Guerlain line
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Designer Guerlain
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What people
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 9%.