Heliotrope vs L'Instant de Guerlain
Heliotrope 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 7.4/10 for Heliotrope. L'Instant de Guerlain projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 6.7/10 for Heliotrope.
At a glance
| Heliotrope | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Etro | Guerlain |
| Release year | 1989 | 2003 |
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Rating | 7.3/10468 votes | 7.8/10580 votes |
| Longevity | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Sillage | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 |
When to wear
| Heliotrope | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn | 37% | 32% |
| Winter | 35% | 27% |
| Spring | 22% | 28% |
| Summer | 7% | 13% |
| Heliotrope | L'Instant de Guerlain | |
|---|---|---|
| Evening | 25% | 22% |
| Casual | 24% | 19% |
| Nighttime | 21% | 21% |
| Daytime | 17% | 20% |
| Office | 12% | 16% |
Notes
In both
- Bergamot
- Iris
- Ylang-ylang
- Jasmine
- Musk
- Vanilla
Heliotrope
Only in this one
- Almond
- Petitgrain
- Rose
- Tolu balm
- Tonka bean
- Peru balsam
L'Instant de Guerlain
Only in this one
- Mandarin orange
- Magnolia
- Common elder
- Honey
- Benzoin
- Amber
Accords
Heliotrope
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Oriental
- Powdery
L'Instant de Guerlain
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Oriental
Frequently asked questions
Which one lasts longer?
L'Instant de Guerlain lasts longer: longevity 8.2/10 against 7.4/10 for Heliotrope.
Which one projects more?
L'Instant de Guerlain projects more: sillage 7.3/10 against 6.7/10 for Heliotrope.
Which one suits winter better?
Heliotrope suits winter better: winter gets 35% 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 Heliotrope.
Which one is rated higher?
L'Instant de Guerlain is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 7.3/10 for Heliotrope.
Which notes do they share?
Notes found in both: Bergamot, Iris, Ylang-ylang, Jasmine, Musk, Vanilla.