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The One vs L'Instant de Guerlain

The One and L'Instant de Guerlain overlap 55% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. L'Instant de Guerlain lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for The One. L'Instant de Guerlain rates higher with the community: 7.8/10 against 7.4/10 for The One.

At a glance

The OneL'Instant de Guerlain
BrandDolce & GabbanaGuerlain
Release year20062003
ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
Rating
7.4/10998 votes
7.8/10580 votes
Longevity
7.5/10
8.2/10
Sillage
7.1/10
7.3/10

When to wear

Seasons
The OneL'Instant de Guerlain
Autumn33%32%
Winter29%27%
Spring24%28%
Summer14%13%
Occasions
The OneL'Instant de Guerlain
Evening22%22%
Nighttime22%21%
Daytime20%20%
Casual18%19%
Office16%16%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin orange
  • Jasmine
  • Musk
  • Vanilla
  • Amber

The One

Only in this one

  • Peach
  • Lychee
  • Madonna lily
  • Lily of the valley
  • Vetiver
  • Plum

L'Instant de Guerlain

Only in this one

  • Magnolia
  • Iris
  • Ylang-ylang
  • Common elder
  • Honey
  • Benzoin

Accords

The One

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Gourmand
  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?

L'Instant de Guerlain lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for The One.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.1/10 for The One, 7.3/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 29% of the season votes for The One and 27% for L'Instant de Guerlain.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 14% of the season votes for The One and 13% for L'Instant de Guerlain.

Which one is rated higher?

L'Instant de Guerlain is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 7.4/10 for The One.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Mandarin orange, Jasmine, Musk, Vanilla, Amber.