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№ 3 Intense vs L'Instant de Guerlain

№ 3 Intense and L'Instant de Guerlain overlap 55% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. № 3 Intense projects more: sillage 8.2/10 against 7.3/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain. L'Instant de Guerlain is the fruitier of the two.

At a glance

№ 3 IntenseL'Instant de Guerlain
BrandAsabiGuerlain
Release yearNo data2003
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
8.1/10353 votes
7.8/10580 votes
Longevity
8.6/10
8.2/10
Sillage
8.2/10
7.3/10

When to wear

Seasons
№ 3 IntenseL'Instant de Guerlain
Autumn36%32%
Winter38%27%
Spring19%28%
Summer7%13%
Occasions
№ 3 IntenseL'Instant de Guerlain
Evening29%22%
Nighttime30%21%
Casual20%19%
Daytime11%20%
Office10%16%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Musk
  • Vanilla

№ 3 Intense

Only in this one

  • Neroli
  • Caramel
  • Rose

L'Instant de Guerlain

Only in this one

  • Mandarin orange
  • Magnolia
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Common elder
  • Honey
  • Benzoin
  • Amber

Accords

№ 3 Intense

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Oriental
  6. Powdery

L'Instant de Guerlain

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  5. Spicy
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

№ 3 Intense lasts longer: longevity 8.6/10 against 8.2/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain.

Which one projects more?

№ 3 Intense projects more: sillage 8.2/10 against 7.3/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain.

Which one suits winter better?

№ 3 Intense suits winter better: winter gets 38% of its season votes, against 27% for L'Instant de Guerlain.

Which one suits summer better?

L'Instant de Guerlain suits summer better: summer gets 13% of its season votes, against 7% for № 3 Intense.

Which one is rated higher?

№ 3 Intense is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.8/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Jasmine, Iris, Musk, Vanilla.