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L'Instant Pour Homme question

post #1 of 11
1/17/08 at 2:30pm
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Girlfriend bought me a bottle of L'Instant Pour Homme today. She and I were shopping for a fragrance that we agreed on. The criteria was that it be light enough for her (She doesn't like heavy or aggresive fragrances) and enough going on in it's composition to be unique to me. I think this one will work as an allrounder (all season/all occasions). Is this the consensus?
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post #2 of 11
1/17/08 at 2:56pm
It's a fairly lush Oriental that, IMHO, is better suited to cold climes. That said, I've worn it in the summertime w/o any incident.

I CAN see this one as both appropriate for formal as well as informal wear. Btw, the edp version (hard to find in the US) is very complex, sweet and syrupy -- avoid it unless you're fond of rich, Lutensesque creations. (I am, but not all are.) That one, IMHO, is appropriate only for very formal and (oddly enough) very romantic situations.
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post #3 of 11
1/17/08 at 2:57pm
I'll join your current consensus of the two of you. Good choice. I think L'Instant PH goes anywhere and gets better the longer you wear it.
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post #4 of 11
1/17/08 at 3:06pm
I have a bottle. I tend to wear it more in the evenings (only because of its sweetness), but I dont find it to be particularly heavy. I've had some positive comments.
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post #5 of 11
1/17/08 at 3:14pm
Unfortunately the missus isn't too fond of my giant 4.2oz bottle of L'Instant. I see the point of those who think it's an evening scent though: totally. I won't be wearing this in the heat.
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post #6 of 11
1/17/08 at 3:23pm
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I don't consider L'Instant (edt) heavy at all... As a matter of fact, I prefer to wear it in warmer weather. It's one of the few fragrances that I own that can stand up to the heat. Good scent for any season... I think you made a solid choice...
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post #7 of 11
1/17/08 at 3:57pm
Im surprised your significant other describes this as "light".
I think its a fairly robust woody, incense-like scent compared to what many women would wear... but if she loves it, I give her props!!

I wear this scent in warmer weather myself. The warmth of the skin beneath helps it take flight.
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post #8 of 11
1/17/08 at 5:19pm
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Originally Posted by tvlampboy View Post

It's a fairly lush Oriental that, IMHO, is better suited to cold climes. That said, I've worn it in the summertime w/o any incident.

I CAN see this one as both appropriate for formal as well as informal wear. Btw, the edp version (hard to find in the US) is very complex, sweet and syrupy -- avoid it unless you're fond of rich, Lutensesque creations. (I am, but not all are.) That one, IMHO, is appropriate only for very formal and (oddly enough) very romantic situations.


I hoarded 2 bottles of the EDP when I had the chance and in my opinion it blows the EDT out of the water. That said, I agree, if you are not fond of the Lutenesque style, the EDT is the way to go.

Regards,
Steve
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post #9 of 11
1/17/08 at 10:22pm
I fell in love with this at Nieman Marcus---it will be in my wardrobe. I love the syrupy Lutens frags alot as well.
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post #10 of 11
1/18/08 at 12:35am
Amazing fragrance, I finally picked up a bottle a few weeks ago and can't stop wearing it. I'd love to try the EdP, but the EdT is so good that I can't imagine it being any better.
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post #11 of 11
1/18/08 at 3:22am
Have you noticed the chocolate basenotes? there are a lot of things happening in L'Instant from a cool sort of minty opening to the warm chocolate base. I thought the edt was too much of a skin scent and I sent it to a friend who lusted for it.

The EDP is a mind blower if you like the EDT. Try a sample first, because I havent seen it for sale in the states yet but I have gotten samples.
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