Instant Crush EDP

Mancera by Pierre Montale Original
65%

Sudden Crush EDP

Rebel Aromas   Dupe
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Instant Crush Eau de Parfum bottle Instant Crush EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year -
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Instant Crush EDP
A divisive beast mode scent that splits opinion down the middle. Some hail it as a superior BR540, a sweet, warm, and highly addictive sillage monster. Others find it an overpoweringly synthetic mess, headache-inducing, and lacking any nuance.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sudden Crush EDP
Sudden Crush takes on Mancera Instant Crush's saffron-rose-vanilla formula, keeping the citrus-into-floral-amber shape but with a simpler build. The dupe's saffron accent is softer than the original's spicier opening, and the vanilla-musk base fades sooner than Instant Crush's rich, long-lasting drydown.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Instant Crush EDP
Sudden Crush EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 37% vs 26%
Bergamot 18% vs 34%
Only in Instant Crush
Ginger 24% Mandarin 20%
Only in Sudden Crush
Citrus 38%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 20% vs 36%
Only in Instant Crush
Amberwood 36% Rose 24% Patchouli 19%
Only in Sudden Crush
Floral 36% Amber 28%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 40%
Musk 24% vs 32%
Only in Instant Crush
Sandalwood 24% Oakmoss 19%
Only in Sudden Crush
Patchouli 28%

Accords

Instant Crush Sudden Crush
100%
Woody
99%
Warm Spicy
74%
Vanilla
72%
Amber
45%
69%
Powdery
61%
Citrus
Fruity
60%
55%
Musky
40%
White Floral
55%
54%
Metallic
52%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Rose
Woody
100%
Warm Spicy
99%
Vanilla
74%
Amber shared
72%
45%
Powdery
69%
Citrus
61%
Fruity
60%
Musky shared
55%
40%
White Floral
55%
Metallic
54%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Rose
51%

Performance

Instant Crush Sudden Crush
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Instant Crush

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Instant Crush is a sillage beast with tenacious longevity, making it unsuitable for office wear where it could be overwhelming. Its seductive warmth and sweetness are perfect for dates and evening events, while its powerful presence could be toned down for cooler casual outings.

Sudden Crush

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
65%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Instant Crush EDP
Sudden Crush EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £53.90 Notino - 60ml Buy Best Value £75.20 Notino - 120ml - £0.63/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £18.99 Rebel Aromas - 50ml Buy Best Value £28.99 Rebel Aromas - 100ml - £0.29/ml Buy
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50ml
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60ml
Notino £0.90/ml £53.90 Buy Escentual £1.52/ml £91.50 Buy
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100ml
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120ml
eBay UK £0.62/ml £74.03 Buy Notino £0.63/ml £75.20 Buy Escentual £1.21/ml £145.00 Buy
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