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L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Toilette bottle L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
M Gender U
2004 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Avgoustos Eau de Toilette bottle Avgoustos EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
L'Instant de Guerlain is a divisive brew: a complex gourmand with a refined, if vintage, character. You'll either adore its sophisticated blend of cacao and citrus, or find its old-school charm just plain 'old'.
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Our Verdict - Avgoustos EDT
Avgoustos is a light, natural-smelling fig and citrus combo that evokes the Greek summer, perfect for hot weather. Don't expect huge performance, as it's designed to be a subtle skin scent that blends into the moment rather than announcing itself.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
Avgoustos EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 20% vs 37%
Only in L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
Lemon 24% Anise 21% Grapefruit 18% Jasmine 17%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 36%
Only in L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
Hibiscus 32% Elemi 31%

Accords

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Avgoustos
100%
Citrus
100%
89%
Woody
66%
80%
Cacao
Fruity
72%
66%
Aromatic
45%
Sweet
65%
60%
Patchouli
57%
Fresh Spicy
47%
55%
Musky
49%
55%
Powdery
52%
Anis
Lavender
48%
Animalic
45%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
89%
66%
80%
72%
Aromatic shared
66%
45%
65%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
57%
47%
Musky shared
55%
49%
55%
52%
48%
45%

Performance

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Avgoustos
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated gourmand-woody profile make it an excellent choice for office wear, provided it's applied lightly, and ideal for dates and formal events. While some find it suitable for casual wear, its refined character leans more towards dressed-up occasions, making it entirely unsuitable for sport.

Avgoustos

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, subtle nature and poor projection make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warm weather, rather than formal events or situations where a strong scent is needed. The 'skin scent' vibe means it won't offend in an office, and it's perfect for freshening up during sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDT
Avgoustos EDT
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