Top Notes
Star anise
Bergamot
Grapefruit
Jasmine
Lemon
Heart Notes
Lavender
Sandalwood
Tea
Base Notes
Hibiscus seed
Musk
Cocoa
Patchouli
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Notes05/28/2021
Carlitos01
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Carlitos01
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An instant for comfort and happyness
Our choice of partner can be largely guided by our sense of smell. Our personal tastes and culture can also influence us. Humans do not have a functional organ responsible for the absorption of pheromones. Unlike animals, humans do not depend on smell for close interaction. Men and women can be attracted to different smells. It really depends mainly on the preferences of each person. However, there are reactions to gender-related smells. As an example of group behavior, most men are particularly attracted to lilies of the valley and freshly squeezed orange notes, as opposed to accords of chocolate and baby powder. Women respond well to vetiver and other earthy notes. In addition, it was discovered that fresh jasmine stimulates the female brain in the specific area responsible for releasing sexual pheromones. However, I believe that any professional perfume manufacturer is well aware of these types of facts.
I confess that I like to receive praise from other people, preferably from women. However, my main criterion for buying a perfume is to like it. I don't have a favorite type of fragrance. I admit that I like oriental woody and resinous fragrances. But my entrance gate is wide enough to let in a good fougère, a delicious chypre, or even fresh citrus. I only think twice with floral or aquatic scents.
Guerlain L'Instant belongs to a group of personal perfumes that I mentally qualify as a pleasure generator for me. It is neither a perfume to draw attention in public, nor a magnet for female attraction. But it transfers an aura of "I feel fine". It gives me well-being and transmits it to the people around me. L'Instant can be an extraordinary therapist for a lot more than just an instant. It simply places you instantly at the center of your life.
The fragrance is woody, spicy, and a little sweet. At first glance, the power citrus power is impressive. I notice a lite and resinous aura together with a sweet and satisfying note of anise. As this first wave slowly dissipates, nuances of patchouli with lavender and white flowers emerge. The scent becomes captivating, manly, and elegant. After this agitated evolution, L'Instant enters a calmer phase, revealing dark and greasy cocoa. The woody notes appear in the form of austere cedar and creamy sandalwood, tangled with heavy and complex patchouli. This soft and warm base extends through the dryness, conveying a firm and secure masculinity.
L'Instant is not a performance star. Longevity is slightly above average, silage is moderate, and projection is poor. I would probably expect a little more breath from this star fragrance, but its undisputed elegance probably requires this kind of moderation.
I have both the oldest square bottle and the newer taller bottle. I can't detect any difference in smell or behavior between the two versions, but I like the shape of the old bottle better.
Let's spend a moment evaluating comfort in numbers.
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Opening: 9.0 (noticeably aniseed and citrus mixture)
DryDown: 10.0 (divine bitter cocoa and strong patchouli)
Longevity: 8.0 (3 good sprays can last up to 7 ~ 8 hours)
Sillage: 7.0 (up to 5 feet in the top with 3 sprays; projects for less than 2.0 hours)
Exclusivity: 10.0 (It has its own DNA and individuality; I don't remember any similar fragrance)
Portability: 8.5 (A three-season fragrance for outside or inside, day or night; avoid the hot summer days)
Versatility: 8.5 (A very easy-to-wear and comfortable fragrance; excellent for everyday or office wear; forget about sport and the sea)
Praise: 8.0 (You will smell good to everyone and people will respect you)
Quality: 9.0 (ingredients of above-average quality, solid bottle, nice sprayer; I take 1 point for the only average performance)
Presentation: 7.5 (classification for the new bottle; simple, effective, and practically identical to many other bottles. I prefer the old bottle)
Price: 9.0 (EdT 100 ml for € 30.00 on sale + shipping; the usual retail price is € 40.00 ~ € 45.00)
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Overall rating: 8.58 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;
- greater than 9 = don't miss it;
Recommendation: This is a very elegant and unique fragrance. It is unexpectedly good value for money with its quality and affordable price. It exudes masculinity, self-confidence, and well-being. Average performance can be treated with a few sprays on clothing. For me, it is a must-own. I also recommend it as a blind purchase.
Music: Pink Floyd - "Comfortably Numb"
I confess that I like to receive praise from other people, preferably from women. However, my main criterion for buying a perfume is to like it. I don't have a favorite type of fragrance. I admit that I like oriental woody and resinous fragrances. But my entrance gate is wide enough to let in a good fougère, a delicious chypre, or even fresh citrus. I only think twice with floral or aquatic scents.
Guerlain L'Instant belongs to a group of personal perfumes that I mentally qualify as a pleasure generator for me. It is neither a perfume to draw attention in public, nor a magnet for female attraction. But it transfers an aura of "I feel fine". It gives me well-being and transmits it to the people around me. L'Instant can be an extraordinary therapist for a lot more than just an instant. It simply places you instantly at the center of your life.
The fragrance is woody, spicy, and a little sweet. At first glance, the power citrus power is impressive. I notice a lite and resinous aura together with a sweet and satisfying note of anise. As this first wave slowly dissipates, nuances of patchouli with lavender and white flowers emerge. The scent becomes captivating, manly, and elegant. After this agitated evolution, L'Instant enters a calmer phase, revealing dark and greasy cocoa. The woody notes appear in the form of austere cedar and creamy sandalwood, tangled with heavy and complex patchouli. This soft and warm base extends through the dryness, conveying a firm and secure masculinity.
L'Instant is not a performance star. Longevity is slightly above average, silage is moderate, and projection is poor. I would probably expect a little more breath from this star fragrance, but its undisputed elegance probably requires this kind of moderation.
I have both the oldest square bottle and the newer taller bottle. I can't detect any difference in smell or behavior between the two versions, but I like the shape of the old bottle better.
Let's spend a moment evaluating comfort in numbers.
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
Opening: 9.0 (noticeably aniseed and citrus mixture)
DryDown: 10.0 (divine bitter cocoa and strong patchouli)
Longevity: 8.0 (3 good sprays can last up to 7 ~ 8 hours)
Sillage: 7.0 (up to 5 feet in the top with 3 sprays; projects for less than 2.0 hours)
Exclusivity: 10.0 (It has its own DNA and individuality; I don't remember any similar fragrance)
Portability: 8.5 (A three-season fragrance for outside or inside, day or night; avoid the hot summer days)
Versatility: 8.5 (A very easy-to-wear and comfortable fragrance; excellent for everyday or office wear; forget about sport and the sea)
Praise: 8.0 (You will smell good to everyone and people will respect you)
Quality: 9.0 (ingredients of above-average quality, solid bottle, nice sprayer; I take 1 point for the only average performance)
Presentation: 7.5 (classification for the new bottle; simple, effective, and practically identical to many other bottles. I prefer the old bottle)
Price: 9.0 (EdT 100 ml for € 30.00 on sale + shipping; the usual retail price is € 40.00 ~ € 45.00)
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Overall rating: 8.58 / 10.00
- between 7 and 8 = above average;
- between 8 and 9 = recommended;
- greater than 9 = don't miss it;
Recommendation: This is a very elegant and unique fragrance. It is unexpectedly good value for money with its quality and affordable price. It exudes masculinity, self-confidence, and well-being. Average performance can be treated with a few sprays on clothing. For me, it is a must-own. I also recommend it as a blind purchase.
Music: Pink Floyd - "Comfortably Numb"
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