# 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 | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Longevity | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Sillage | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Heliotrope | L'Instant de Guerlain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 37% | 32% |
| Winter | 35% | 27% |
| Spring | 22% | 28% |
| Summer | 7% | 13% |

## Occasions

|  | 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

Only in this one:

- Heliotrope: Almond, Petitgrain, Rose, Tolu balm, Tonka bean, Peru balsam
- L'Instant de Guerlain: 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.

## More

- [Heliotrope details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/etro-heliotrope-eau-de-toilette)
- [Heliotrope dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/etro-heliotrope-eau-de-toilette)
- [L'Instant de Guerlain details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/guerlain-l-instant-de-guerlain-eau-de-parfum)
- [L'Instant de Guerlain dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/guerlain-l-instant-de-guerlain-eau-de-parfum)

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