# L'Instant de Guerlain vs Classique

L'Instant de Guerlain and Classique overlap 54% in notes and accords; 6 notes appear in both. Classique projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 7.3/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain.

## At a glance

|  | L'Instant de Guerlain | Classique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Guerlain | Jean Paul Gaultier |
| Release year | 2003 | 1993 |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Longevity | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Sillage | 7.3/10 | 8.1/10 |

## Seasons

|  | L'Instant de Guerlain | Classique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 32% | 32% |
| Winter | 27% | 29% |
| Spring | 28% | 24% |
| Summer | 13% | 15% |

## Occasions

|  | L'Instant de Guerlain | Classique |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 22% | 27% |
| Nighttime | 21% | 28% |
| Casual | 19% | 18% |
| Daytime | 20% | 16% |
| Office | 16% | 10% |

## Notes

In both: Mandarin orange, Iris, Ylang-ylang, Musk, Vanilla, Amber

Only in this one:

- L'Instant de Guerlain: Bergamot, Jasmine, Magnolia, Common elder, Honey, Benzoin
- Classique: Rose, Orange blossom, Pear, Star anise, Plum, Orchid, Ginger

## Accords

- L'Instant de Guerlain: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Gourmand, Spicy, Oriental
- Classique: Floral, Fruity, Sweet, Spicy, Oriental, Powdery

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.2/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain, 8.3/10 for Classique.

### Which one projects more?

Classique projects more: sillage 8.1/10 against 7.3/10 for L'Instant de Guerlain.

### Which one suits winter better?

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

### Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 13% of the season votes for L'Instant de Guerlain and 15% for Classique.

### Which one is rated higher?

L'Instant de Guerlain is rated higher: 7.8/10 against 7.6/10 for Classique.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Mandarin orange, Iris, Ylang-ylang, Musk, Vanilla, Amber.

## More

- [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)
- [Classique details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/jean-paul-gaultier-classique-eau-de-toilette)
- [Classique dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/jean-paul-gaultier-classique-eau-de-toilette)

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