Guerlain L’Instant Homme Eau de Parfum is a luminous woody ambery that plays in contrast, opening with bright citrus crystals and star anise inspired by the aromatic aniseed drink arak, then deepening into an elegant heart where cacao, tea, and a wisp of smoke melt into sandalwood and patchouli for a suave, seductive dry down that feels refined and enduring.
Launch & Perfumer
Introduced in 2015 as the Eau de Parfum within the L’Instant de Guerlain pour Homme line, composed by Beatrice Piquet. The L’Instant story for men began in 2004, setting the hot and cold signature that defines the collection.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Star anise, Bergamot, Elemi, Lemon, Pepper.
Heart: Cacao pod, Sandalwood, Smoke, Tea, Jasmine.
Base: Patchouli.
Story & Positioning
Created as the moment a man takes initiative, L’Instant Homme captures a decisive spark and the contrasts that follow. The fragrance sets a luminous anise and citrus opening against a gourmand foundation shaped around chocolate and patchouli, delivering a polished evening signature with modern warmth. The more intense direction was first explored by Eau Extrême in 2005 and is today streamlined in this Eau de Parfum while preserving the line’s interplay of freshness and depth.
Bottle & Design
Architectural and refined, the bottle follows sharp, facetted lines drawn from a Maison heritage model. A heavy matte cap with fine guilloché references watchmaking codes, while the collection’s emblematic wooden cap finish underscores French elegance and presence in hand.
Country of Origin: France.
Manufacturer: Guerlain
Address: 68, avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris - France
Country of Manufacture: France
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