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L'instant Guerlian EDP vs Dior Homme Intense

post #1 of 21
8/22/10 at 8:07pm
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Hey guys,

Wanting a bit of guidance on a blind buy. Sadly none of the perfume shops here in Calgary carry either of these highly regarded beauties. First off, I want to state that I am 22 and typically do have a liking for younger fragrances.

I hear on both of these their basenotes turn almost borderline Gourmand. Just curious which one you would recommend to me and why?

The use would be for everyday general wear.
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post #2 of 21
8/22/10 at 8:42pm
What a coincidence! I'm buying both of these with my grant money! I've tried and owned a sample of L'instant but have only tried the original version of Dior Homme. So for that reason I couldn't say one or the other, and I think it may just come down to personal preference. But L'instant is beautiful, and may be my favorite gourmand. It's a bit sweet, a bit spicy, and all around warm. It has a BEAUTIFUL cocoa note that makes me think of hot chocolate. It's very comforting and just so damn good.
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post #3 of 21
8/22/10 at 8:46pm
L'instant is amazing. Highly recommended.
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post #4 of 21
8/22/10 at 9:17pm
Well, I'm haven't tried DH Instense so I can't weigh in on this really.

The L'Instant EdP is very nice. Fairly light. Cocao-ish as opposed to chocolate. I would have a tough time with it as an everyday wear, but that may just be me personally.

I can't deal with non stop gourmand-ish scents.
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post #5 of 21
8/22/10 at 9:21pm
For everyday general wear it might be best if you use L'Instant PH edp..DHI is just too intense for that...still ,go easy on the spray.
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post #6 of 21
8/22/10 at 9:27pm
They're both great, I don't think you'd be disappointed with either of them. But my vote goes to L'Instant EDP as the better of the two.
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post #7 of 21
8/22/10 at 10:49pm
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Originally Posted by Chasing the Dragon View Post

They're both great, I don't think you'd be disappointed with either of them.

Absolutely!

Just take note: a main difference is found on the sillage/projection scale.
DH Intense is king on this, a real solid sillage monster.
By contrast, LPH Intense is a rather gentle companion.
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post #8 of 21
8/22/10 at 11:03pm
L'Instant. No doubt. dont even think about it.
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post #9 of 21
8/22/10 at 11:03pm
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Originally Posted by Neil4Speed View Post


First off, I want to state that I am 22 and typically do have a liking for younger fragrances.


If you like "younger" fragrances get Dior. I tried just EDT of L'instant but I wouldnt call it "young" fragrance. Dior is much more wearable for people at your age.

I bet that many young men like and wear both of them but I am not going to buy L'Instant till I am 30.
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post #10 of 21
8/22/10 at 11:34pm
I'instant unless your a huge (and I mean HUGE) gourmand fan
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post #11 of 21
8/23/10 at 4:31am
L'Instant IMO.
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post #12 of 21
8/23/10 at 4:50am
L'instant PH EDP
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post #13 of 21
8/23/10 at 7:16am
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Wow guys! thanks for all the input, seems like there definitely are some L'instant fans here! (rightfully so!)

Happy sniffing
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post #14 of 21
8/23/10 at 9:42am
I must be the exception here, since L'Instant Extreme was very heavy on me (the scent impregnated at my bag, badge and wallet for almost a month, and i didn`t spray it at them!), i remember it being very spicy and creamy, a classy gourmand. Dior Homme Intense is easier to me to wear it, since the gourmand notes on me stay a long time but in a quiet voice. If you can, buy both, they are great! L'Instant Extreme is being sold at a great price at fragrancenet (i`ve already got my bottle, since i regret have selling it)
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post #15 of 21
9/15/10 at 9:44pm
Dior Homme of course.. But L'instant is NOT a bad choice! It really boils down to what U want! If you want to be noticed yet quiet, get L' instant. If you intense with great sillage, go with Dior Homme Intense! But play it safe & get both! LOL
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post #16 of 21
9/15/10 at 10:04pm
L'Instant EDP for everyday wear, for sure. DHI is wonderful but I would get very tired of wearing it daily.
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post #17 of 21
9/15/10 at 10:28pm
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Originally Posted by dreamer81 View Post

If you like "younger" fragrances get Dior. I tried just EDT of L'instant but I wouldnt call it "young" fragrance. Dior is much more wearable for people at your age.

I also find that Dior is the more youtful of the two on my skin. But, buy whichever you enjoy wearing.
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post #18 of 21
9/16/10 at 6:27am
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Thanks for the further input, I think I will start with Dior Homme Intense and then pick up Extreme a bit later as many are saying that Intense is somewhat more youthful
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post #19 of 21
9/16/10 at 7:13am
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i dont find l'instant so versatile as DHI
i'd go with DHI and a small 10ml decant of L'Instant
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post #20 of 21
9/16/10 at 9:12am
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Originally Posted by yrk View Post

i dont find l'instant so versatile as DHI
i'd go with DHI and a small 10ml decant of L'Instant

I think that is best route to go for now, now I need to find a place where I can find a Decant of LIPH-E.
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post #21 of 21
9/16/10 at 9:14am
I don't think I could wear DHI every day. It's a nice frag, but I'd suffocate. L'Instant is smoother and more subtle.

DH screams "hey everyone smell me! weeeee"
L'Instant politely says, "why yes, of course I smell good."
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