L`Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme Edt (2004 & 2016) fragrance review

The peak of perfumery. RIP Beatrice Piquet.

[@stantino129]

The absolute most passionate fragrance reviewer in fragcomm. Happy Birthday my guy

[@scentland4753]

wow, thanks , highly appreciated!!

[@sammykosmas6640]

I agree that Chris is by far the best review fragg guy!!

[@gcalvaro]

I have both, the EDT and the EDP versions in the previous bottle (which I prefer over the current more generic one) and, while liking the EDP, but for me the masterpiece is the EDT, I just love it and is one of my favourites ever. In fact it can be used as a signature scent thanks to its versatility so that you can wear it all year round: fresh yet warm (something in between), sophisticated yet some old school background feeling (something in between), all purpose yet classy and elegant (something in between)... In my opinion it's so difficult to get such a superb and equilibrated blend that, besides, stays right in the middle of everything (it simply shines in all occasions and weather seasons), that's precisely why this one is so versatile and a true masterpiece. By the way, many designer houses also use the best perfumers to create their fragrances, so don't underestimate them (I have wonderful fragrances from designer houses). It's like underestimating a Piaget or a Cartier watch because they are jewelry houses, or a Greubel Forsey or an F.P. Journe watch because they are "new" brands without a history behind like Patek Philippe, Breguet, Audemars Piguet, Blancpain, Jaeger leCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard Perregaux... yet those former watches are hand made in Switzerland by the most reputed watch makers in the world.

[@yuma420]

I'm also in my mid forties, and the older I get, the more I keep coming back to Guerlain. The pinnacle of what perfumery and fragrance is in my opinion.

[@scentland4753]

Totally agree!!

[@highoctanehome]

You ARE the "L'Instant EDT" of fragrance reveiwers!! Happy Birthday!

[@scentland4753]

hahaha well, thats a title I accept an day gladly!

[@limabravo1309]

Honest, genuine and great video again, Chris! You are on a roll buddy! Request: Are you willing to make a top 10 list of Guerlain only (like your early ode to Versace)? I know you are not a fan to do top x lists, but please! I own and am crazy about my L'instant en Vertiver Extreme, but I am very curious about your (as I can imagine alot of other people) thoughts and description of the other "king" fragrances like: Vetiver(origional), Guerlain Homme, Habit Rouge, Héritage, Eau de Fleurs de Cedrat, Aqua Allegoria Limon Verde and maybe the "new" Ideal line to name a few :) Keep it up brother, you are amazing! BTW: Why do you have a Vetiver cap on the L'instant bottle? :)

[@scentland4753]

Well spotted!! The cap is from a Vetiver Extreme bottle. I wont make that top 10 since it simply wouldnt be genuine as I am missing to many out of the vast number of fragrances they have. Impossible to cover

[@edseelig5413]

What an amazing review! You have described this scent in the most accurate, intelligent, enthusiastic way possible. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Keep up the excellent work.

[@scentland4753]

wow, thanks a lot Edward

[@calvin0416ny]

I had the extreme for years and you just convinced me to get the edt. Thanks

[@JohnGrove310]

I'm sold dude... Just ordered it... But the best lemon is habit rouge... Hands down.. By guerlain

[@fthewordofman9580]

Does habit rouge pull compliments, how do u describe it?

[@stogies3]

Habit Rouge and lemon? Wow smell is so subjective just like the other senses.

[@wagstaff6135]

I learn so much from your videos, Chris! And you're still a young 'un compared to some of us. RIP Beatrice Piquet, indeed. I ordered this fragrance (the 2016 version, no doubt) blind because of a previous video of yours.... I won't often buy blind, but I just was convinced on this one.

[@scentland4753]

good move!

[@thatcologneguy446]

I tend to reach for this in the winter. Smells amazing through all it's stages.

[@scentland4753]

totally agree

[@granddeception4290]

I bought this in Paris in 2004. It was the most unique and enticing cologne I smelled in my life. My signature scent for years, although I don't like the look of the 2016 reissue bottle.

[@Pinerocks]

Just ordered the EDT along with Mitsouko EDP. By the way 1972 was a fantastic year! I was obsessed with the band T. Rex and this was their peak period!!

[@John_D67]

Don’t care for the extreme, but this one I enjoy. Need to re acquire soon. 👍🏻

[@PrimoKadro80s]

Guerlain my favorite house, makes fragrances affordable for everyone, ilove it 💕, by the way, i love ldge extreme version , great info🗯 bro 👌✌

[@scentland4753]

Cool,, its indeed an amazing Maison

[@aliyasirpm]

Your description of house of Guerlain and Lidg is spot on. Yes it belong with other masterpieces from the house and it belongs to new millennium. EDT is much nuanced than EDP or extreme. and it is the last great fragrance Guerlain released in my opinion. RIP Beatrice Piquet

[@scentland4753]

Thank you Yasir

[@1973833]

I had the original edt,when it was released,(75ml)never own the extreme version.I remember that it wasn’t an instant love,so i gave it to my friend.And i remember that many days after that i smelled it on him,and i didn’t know what was he wearing,just that he was smelling great...i was thinking in myself-uh what a fool I was:)...now it’s time to repurchase it after so many years....

[@aliyasirpm]

I still can't believe that you have not reviewed guerlain vetiver.

[@carlitobo3310]

Great review my man and the knowledge and respect you pay tribute to the perfumista and the Guerlain house. RESPECT!

[@scentland4753]

Its due to them! Cheers

[@NormanKalin]

I learn so much from watching your reviews Chris...This one is top shelf man. Thanks very much. I now own it and love it

[@albertohernandez2557]

To spray This fragrance is ... the instant in time... my birthday is 15 september so i like the instant of art and soul too...

[@scentland4753]

wow, great

[@Amineben89]

I just bought this fragrance its amazing ❤

[@michaskiba7784]

It is on my wishlist. I highly recommend Guerlain Vetiver as well 👍

[@tally1604]

Lidge is my all time favorite. Lidg is great too. The new edp is like lidg. And I didn't even know there was a new edt too. The guerlain boutique - which has all the guerlain patrimony scents - has the new edp only. Go figure.

[@scentland4753]

wow

[@tonypalomino4253]

Happy Birthday !! You are a great reviewer

[@tommymoore8390]

Mr Chris, another great review. Guerlain one of my favorite houses. Happy birthday to one of the best reviewers!💥💥💥💥💥peace and be well my friend ✌

[@scentland4753]

Cheers Tommy

[@aamannadal7419]

And that is why you are number one reviewer in my book...

[@western-oud1898]

Love this one..Lemon & cacao 🤷‍♂️ ?? How can you go wrong with that combination..in my eyes this is a masterpiece..I also like the bottle design too it reminds me of the very art deco style empire state building in New York..

[@steliosc.4686]

Great fragrance my friend. I love this one. Another fragrance that unfortunately is discontinued that has same qualities with L instant even though they dont smell alike, is Attitude by Armani.

[@TheUndefeatedLoOn]

Stelios I see you everywhere on the frags I love ! You have a Fragrantica ?

[@steliosc.4686]

​@@TheUndefeatedLoOn I had but I messed up my password somehow and I couldn't log in unfortunately. I will create a new account probably

[@TheUndefeatedLoOn]

@@steliosc.4686 No problem my friend, I just wanted to see your overall taste in fragrance ;) If you want to share a top 5 or top 10, feel free ! I would love to read it, since every frag I love, you're on the comment section lol ;)

[@steliosc.4686]

@Hannibal With pleasure . No particular order. 1) Oud Wood- T. Ford 2) Grey Vetiver-T. Ford 3) Narciso Rodriguez for him EDP ( sadly discontinued) 4) L Instand de Guerlain Edt 5) Dior Homme intense 6) Virgin Island water- Creed 7) Fougere D Argent- T. Ford 8) The tragedy of Lord George- Penhaligons 9) Gucci pour homme 1 and 2 ( discontinued masterpieces) 10) Colonia Intensa- Acqua Di Parma 11) Bergamot 22- Le Labo 12) Musc Ravageur- F. Malle These are the ones I wear the most. Would love to see your choices.

[@TheUndefeatedLoOn]

@@steliosc.4686 Niiice ! I need to try Oud Wood, I see it mentioned everywhere. Mine is simple, I'm new into fragrances : - Dior Homme Intense - YSL Kouros - Guerlain Heritage - Dior Eau Sauvage edt & parfum - TF Beau de Jour - Encre Noire - TF Noir extreme - Le male le parfum - Jubilation XXV For Gucci pour homme 1, did you tried Bentley Absolute? Want to know if it's a good alternative

[@CenkAkyol]

Why the cap colour is green in this one. In shops and on the net I see the brown cap

[@scentland4753]

good observation. The bottle is a tester which came without a cap but I had an empty Vetiver Extreme bottle from which I took this green cap. Mystery solved:)

[@SumantBalakrishnan]

Here's wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Chris. I hope you have a day of celebration today, and wishing you an excellent year ahead !

[@scentland4753]

Thanks and highly appreciated

[@NDakota79]

Idk about the vintage one, but I love the current EdP

[@miles-178]

agree ... i have 2014 version of EDP eau extreme ... and it´s unwearable fragrance ... very dusty and earthy ... EDT and the anise in the intro is Heavenly ... springtime/summertime ... simply wearable in any season and classy + pleasant

[@ignacioambrosini3887]

You make it sound so appealing. I HAVE to try it now. Great review, happy birthday!

[@scentland4753]

You wont be disappointed I am sure!!

[@ignacioambrosini3887]

@@scentland4753 I finally bought it. It is just as you describe it. Heavenly, I can't stop wearing it. Subtle, refined, alluring.

[@riso331]

Happy birthday, Chris! Great review. Thx

[@scentland4753]

thanks a lot

[@calguy2285]

Subscribed because of your storytelling. We are the same age ‘72

[@justaddlight]

Happy birthday from the future! Great review Chris. It's a little chalky for my taste, but definitely better than another citrus gourmand that comes to mind - HM by Hanae Mori. Both have that sparkling lemon at the top with a chocolate drydown but LiDG just has so much more depth. Nevertheless, I will definitely revisit it in time. See you in the next one!

[@scentland4753]

cheers man

[@anakaca]

Happy birthday Chris...great review...for LIDG...one of my favourite

[@scentland4753]

Thank you Nikola

[@ericmiller2556]

Happy Birthday, Chris! Keep up the good work!

[@scentland4753]

Thanks Eric

[@tobiasnagel25]

Hi Chris, if you'd have to chose... if there would be just 2 fragrances... this gem and another gem called YSL Opium.... which would you buy and why?

[@nielsvanmil4549]

Very Nice review! I have, and love, the parfum version and actually never really gave the edt a good testing. Will be sure to check this one out also. Especially if the cacoa note is more subdued in this version.

[@scentland4753]

cheers

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great review and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day

[@scentland4753]

Thank youuuu

[@ronaround2897]

I'm 3 years late but Happy Birthday.

[@suniloberoi7852]

Very nice description of this classic perfume .Thanks.

[@Iceburg0032]

I just blind bought this and I hope I like it at least as half as much as you do.

[@scentland4753]

cool

[@alexmartinez280]

I have to get my nose on some of this original formula. Great video Chris!

[@scentland4753]

cheers Alex

[@pjp4875]

Happy Birthday, Chris!

[@scentland4753]

Thank you

[@raducaseti4013]

Happy birthday, all the best and greatings from Romania!

[@scentland4753]

Mulcumesc

[@jean-luc6158]

Yes- excellent, thoughtful review. Thank you.

[@scentland4753]

Merci Jean!!

[@edgy8481]

Birthday greetings! I have LIDG in the older bottle which I like a lot, both the bottle and the juice.

[@scentland4753]

Thanks Edward

[@soufian767]

Hello Just bought the edt new reformulation and it smells amazing but the performance is very weak ... longevity 3 hrs max .sillage 30 mins max My bottle is 200% authentic i don't know what's going on here .any help is appreciated Nice review !

[@ANDREASDEUTSCH]

So try EDP.

[@brainemilden115]

I agree I always loved the original never wanted the extreme

[@aliyasirpm]

Many returns of the day

[@scentland4753]

thanks a lot

[@eitantzemach7799]

Hello Chris what you recomand gurlain homme edp or that l'instant edt what is more soapy?

[@gabrielgarcia7561]

Easygoing and noble, just like a good Guerlain, wishing you a great blessed day. Salud. 🎂👍🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁

[@scentland4753]

Gracias Gabriel

[@jamesbroadfoot5269]

Happy Birthday Chris! 46 years young mate. Have you tried the new version of this one? Looks like it has a black cap (not green)... just curious if you had tried or heard anything about it. Cheers!

[@scentland4753]

well, the cap here is stolen from a Vetiver Extreme bottle since this is a tester...:))

[@herbyverstink]

I own the extreme version and am thinking it was a mistake in not getting the regular version..i agree with the cacao content..too much

[@scentland4753]

agreed

[@tham3rHD]

thanks for the vids . got this one yesterday very very good i cant stop sniffing my hand . btw i like old fragrances and you specialize on them thats why i keep coming

[@scentland4753]

wow cool!!

[@krzysztofg4895]

Best of luck! You're simple the best, better than all the rest...

[@scentland4753]

Thank you Tina;)

[@ZA-co9vj]

Beautiful tribute

[@DYNABLASTERTUNERS]

It's perfect indeed, this scent makes me happy :)

[@tymerer]

Ha! My favorite reviewer and my favorite house! Happy birthday, Chris!

[@scentland4753]

wow, thats very cool thanks

[@danielsan3681]

Very beautiful review. Close to perfect. 🙂👍

[@ionutbrinzei82]

Happy birthday😄🎉🎂

[@scentland4753]

thank you!!

[@btu45nh]

Hello Chris mine is 8/28. love your reviews.

[@scentland4753]

wow, cool, thanks for the good vibes!!

[@RockSClone]

Happy Birthday 🎈young man!!

[@scentland4753]

Thanks man

[@cravis123]

Happy Birthday! Why the cap of the bottle that you have in this review is greener than normal brown caps?

[@scentland4753]

very well spotted. Its a tester bottle and I simply took the cap of Extreme Vetiver which I also have:))

[@cravis123]

​@@scentland4753 I bought L`Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme EDT, version 2016(new bottle) like you, I love it better than the EDP. It also has really good performance 8 - 10 hours. Great review, Masterpiece perfume!

[@wendyvisser8497]

Do you prefer de parfum or eu de toilette?

[@shaunleonard3878]

Happy Birthday! 🎈

[@scentland4753]

Thank youuuu

[@fragguy9901]

happy 46th birthday, enjoy it :)

[@scentland4753]

Cheers man

[@TheTreeWhereWeSatOnce]

happy bday man!

[@scentland4753]

Gracias Miguel

[@ivantrudeau8974]

I get my sample tomorrow. Do you prefer EDT or EDP?🤔 Appreciate your presentation.🙏

[@scentland4753]

Edt

[@ivantrudeau8974]

@@scentland4753 Why so ?🤔

[@scentland4753]

@@ivantrudeau8974 it is more "legere", more airy and delicate. Simply perfect.

[@ivantrudeau8974]

@@scentland4753 Love it.🥂

[@ivantrudeau8974]

@@scentland4753 Ok Heritage edt or edp?

[@RichMitch]

Happy birthday!

[@scentland4753]

Thanks man!!

[@paulhegarty8380]

Very interesting review.- If there's a better fragrance reviewer out there, please let me know.

[@scentland4753]

hahaha, there are many!!

[@prod_adrian]

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, Chris! :)

[@scentland4753]

Danke Adrian

[@charlesekstrom2319]

Grattis på födelsedagen!🎉💐

[@scentland4753]

Hey, tak!!

[@ikimelgoza9261]

Which version smells better the 2016 or the previous one?

[@scentland4753]

I find them close identical only the bottle has changed. Maybe 2016 has a tad more citrus

[@ikimelgoza9261]

@@scentland4753 Thank you

[@savyvoeung2541]

Happy birthday bud

[@scentland4753]

cheers

[@herbyverstink]

Happy Birthday friend

[@scentland4753]

Thanks a million man!!

[@sdnalyam]

Can you recommend some good strong summer spring fragrances.

[@scentland4753]

what sort of smells do you like in general? citrus, aquatic, floral?

[@sdnalyam]

@@scentland4753 .iI like Moschino Uomo but weak, Thierry Mugler cologne, Brut original, Armani Aqua de Gio soso, Prada Amber PH too femenin, Nautica Voyage now weak.

[@jeanalexandre1105]

The extreme is the turbo charged.

[@Watbirder1]

Lá breithe shona dhuit Chris! Sláinte! 🥂

[@scentland4753]

Go raibh maith agat mo chara! Slainte! Ireland forever in my heart!!

[@Octhomason]

do you prefer the EDT or EDP?

[@scentland4753]

definitely the edt

[@Th3wobbler]

Smells like CK obsession

[@smellslikejosh2406]

Absolutely love this one. Too bad they keep changing it. I want to get a bottle but am still unsure which one to get. I’m leaning toward the EDP. Love your channel. I make video too if you wanna Check it out!

[@scentland4753]

wow, sounds cool I will

[@shavenonthedarkside6708]

Very nice video 👍

[@scentland4753]

Thanks man!

[@tonypalomino4253]

46? I thought it was 55😅

[@savyvoeung2541]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SPACEDOUT19]

this is a really charming sexy fragrance, i dont think its mature, younger guys can pull it off if they dress well

[@tannyvictor7987]

dear chris, the new formulation is awful!!!! guerlain did reformulated all his classics and now it's just the shadow of what they used to be! such a pitty! great review though!