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L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDTFirst · GuerlainL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDTEDT · 2016 · ★ 4.34
Les Absolus d'Orient Encens MythiqueSecond · GuerlainLes Absolus d'Orient Encens MythiqueEDP · 2019 · ★ 4.11
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L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDTLes Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique
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L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT × Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique

Citrus, warm spicy and woody meets amber, aldehydic and woody. They share three accords and one note.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT, blue is Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDTLes Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique
warm spicyboth
woodyboth
fresh spicyboth
citrusfirst
ambersecond
cacaofirst
aldehydicsecond
aromaticfirst
patchoulifirst
rosesecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
LemonLemonStar AniseStar AniseBergamotBergamotelemiElemiPepperPepperTeaTeaHibiscusHibiscusSmokeSmokeJasmineJasmineCacao PodCacao PodSandalwoodSandalwood
In both
Patchouli
Three shared accords:
warm spicywoodyfresh spicy
Only in Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique
AldehydesAldehydesRoseRoseSaffronSaffronPink PepperPink PepperVetiverVetiverAmbergrisAmbergrisOlibanumOlibanumWoodsy NotesWoodsy Notes
Why it might work
  • Light over deepL'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT brings citrus; Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadWarm spicy, woody and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for fall.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadLes Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique is voted long lasting and strong; L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT moderate on both. Expect Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique to lead and L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Les Absolus d'Orient Encens Mythique, two of L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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