Fragrances inspired by L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau de Toilette
The original
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
Guerlain
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Tea, Hibiscus
The main difference
Without anise and cacao pod
What they share
Shares 8 of its 15 notes, including Bergamot, Anise, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops cacao pod and elemi
What they share
Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Lemon, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds anise and cacao pod, drops amber and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops anise and cacao pod
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and mint, drops anise and bergamot
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Lavender, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds apple and birch, drops anise and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Lemon, Jasmine, Cedar
The main difference
Adds anise and bergamot, drops blackcurrant and clearwood
What they share
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cashmere wood, drops anise and cacao pod
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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