L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum vs Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

L'Instant Magic

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	1906
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum

Divisive, yet utterly enchanting for its devotees. This Guerlain offers a powdery, soft embrace that some find magically comforting, while others can't get past its baby powder resemblance. A true love-it-or-hate-it scent with a dedicated following.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

Apres l'Ondee is a profoundly poetic and divisive scent. Some find it a masterpiece of delicate melancholy, evocative of a bygone era. Others are left scratching their heads, or worse, smelling old lipstick or bathroom cleaner. Longevity is a common grievance, though many deem its fleeting nature part of its charm.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	13%
Floral	31%	31%
Fruity	1%	3%
Green	7%	10%
Sweet	28%	27%
Warm	12%	13%
Woody	8%	8%
Earthy	4%	7%
Animalic	4%	5%
Fresh	18%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

L'Instant Magic EdP

Apres l'Ondee EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Anise 40% vs 26%

Bergamot 31% vs 18%

Lemon 28% vs 17%

Only in Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

Redcurrant Leaf 19% Neroli 19%

Shared Notes

Violet 27% vs 17%

Mimosa 20% vs 12%

Rose 18% vs 9%

Carnation 16% vs 11%

Only in L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum

Freesia 18%

Only in Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

Orris 13% Sandalwood 10% Ylang-Ylang 9% Jasmine 9% Vetiver 9%

Shared Notes

Iris 20% vs 20%

Vanilla 18% vs 12%

Musk 16% vs 12%

Only in L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum

Almond 21% Sandalwood 13% Cedar 10%

Only in Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

Heliotrope 19% Benzoin 12% Amber 12% Styrax 12%

Accords

L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

100%

Powdery

100%

73%

Floral

66%

70%

Violet Floral

69%

62%

Iris

67%

62%

Almond

58%

Sweet

57%

Woody

52%

57%

Musky

56%

Vanilla

49%

50%

Anis

46%

Earthy

48%

Soft Spicy

45%

Yellow Floral

44%

Powdery shared

100%

Floral shared

73%

66%

Violet Floral shared

70%

69%

Iris shared

62%

67%

Almond

62%

Sweet

58%

Woody shared

57%

52%

Musky

57%

Vanilla shared

56%

49%

Anis shared

50%

46%

Earthy

48%

Soft Spicy

45%

Yellow Floral

44%

Performance

L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Instant Magic Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its soft sillage and clean, powdery character make it perfect for office and casual wear, providing comfort without being intrusive. While some find it feminine and alluring for dates, its 'baby powder' aspect might not appeal to everyone in a formal or sexy context.

Apres l'Ondee Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its soft sillage and delicate nature make it suitable for office and casual wear, while its romantic and classic aura fits well for dates. The fleeting longevity means it's not ideal for formal events requiring enduring presence, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.