120 community ratings

Habit Rouge L'Instinct

Name: Habit Rouge L'Instinct
Brand: Guerlain

Perfumer: Delphine Jelk

2022MenModern

6.6/ 10

Community score
120 ratings

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Guerlain Habit Rouge L'Instinct is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days, with a soft floral-green side easing its leather.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 102 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

53% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Leather Rose Patchouli Maté absolute Grapefruit Vanilla

Hemp

Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Habit Rouge L'Instinct smell like?

Bergamot and grapefruit give it a bright, fruity freshness throughout, while rose and maté absolute pull it toward green and floral. Vanilla sweetens it slightly, and leather, patchouli and hemp lay down a woody, spicy foundation.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most mentioned settings. Most read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic. Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Pamplelune and Bond No. 9 Sutton Place have a close profile.