Just picked up a bottle of this based on my fellow Basenoter's reviews. I neglected this for long thinking that it was only a more concentrated version of the original LInstant, but now that I tried it, I realised its more than that (I know Im ridicolously late on the party... better late than never, right?). If there is one House that is good in using vetiver, it is Guerlain! Some of the links we use are affiliate links, meaning if you click the links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission, which helps us keep the site running, Show all 191 reviews of L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme, Show all stockists of L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme in the Shopping Directory, Search for L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme on eBay, Show all fragrances by Guerlain in the Perfume Directory, See all launches from 2004 in the Perfume Directory. The new Vetiver has got more modern tone due to intensified presence of spices. Read about this perfume in other languages: Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Русский, Polski, Português, Ελληνικά, 汉语, Nederlands, Srpski, Română, العربية, Українська, Монгол, עברית. Looking at the note pyramid, I think it is a bit out. They are same line but different character. Vetiver is such a distinctive note that it tends to override everything else, but comparing GV and GVE, side by side, the differences are noticeable. I love colognes with vetiver and this one is my No. The perfomance is not extreme in any way and is more on par with the regular one. Wow....I lucked out on this one !! I have quite a few from this house and to be honest, I'm a little torn on this one. In comparison to the delicious and timeless original, this version lacks vetiver as well as tobacco and smells synthetic to me. I own and like the original Guerlain Vetiver. Nothing to say other than this is a green fresh vetiver off the top then fades very quickly within an hour or so. L'Instant De Guerlain Pour Homme Eau De Toilette 125ml/4.2fl.oz. Perfumes: 68232 This is so amazing, it makes me want to cry. out of That common narrative does an injustice to the fragrance. | Deutsch | Español | Français | Italiano | Русский | Polski | Português | Ελληνικά | 汉语 | Nederlands | Srpski | Română | العربية | Українська | Монгол | עברית | Luxois Watches | The edges crumble away with the addition of citrus, a hint of sharp pepper. It is very fitting for business ventures on the greyest of days or a formal date at an upscale establishment - it is a show of power and class! Lemon chocolate powder. I love this more than original version. I love them both, but this gentler, less astringent one edges it for me. Sweet, candy-like briefly - almost syrupy. Not a summer scent for me. All of the accolades are well-deserved! It's mostly like the original minus the tobacco, which puts off people nowadays. Is it redundant to own both? The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel. Yes, a bottle-green bar of soap would be a fitting mental picture here (lime green or yellow for it's sister Vetiver). lol) This is a 7 / 10 for me! If the citrus could be sustained this would be my nirvana scent. After trying the original yesterday, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau Extreme had high expectations due to both the quality of the original and the existing hype for the Extreme flanker in particular. This is excellent . Great for spring and fall, but probably not summer unless you want to be daring (and really who doesn't? After Carven and Givenchy my favourite Vetiver so far. ?.....A mistake was made there...I am sure of it !!!! To me vetiver smells fresh and clean, especially in the South Florida climate. When I discovered this, I pounced on it - without even consulting the fragrantica experts. Easy to wear, slightly boozy and mildly spicy. Not a milk chocolate sweet gourmand. This vetiver is a darker thicker less smelling of nature and much less complex incensy sort of vetiver. Just a final thought I wear a scent for myselfself firstly and try not to offend the ones aroud me. Lasts long enough too. Vetiver Extreme is what Pino Silvestre would be if it were made by an experienced perfumer with high-quality ingredients. But switch gears for a second. Dries down to a 'similar' vibe of the glorious Heritage -- woody and elegant. Vetiver Extreme however is much more difficult to appreciate for me. The sweetness the extreme version also seems different and more contemporary. As I am not a fan of gourmands I prefer the original but still a lovely fragrance. There even seems to be a bit of rhubarb mixed with grass. I have all of them and respect each for what they offer. Definitely a wonderful fresh grassy, citrus scent, with a pinch of pepper..... the only issue I have had with this is the silage is sooooo soft, like too soft, I would love that extra little kick to enhance it more. Great as an alternative to LIDG in the colder months. 5 with Got it for a song on the big 'A' as well. Thumbs hovering over neutral as this is a perfectly nice gentle yet long lasting cologne. I agree, in that I'm one of those people who likes the original L'Instant pour Homme, the way it combines greens with the infamous Gurlainade of mossy, musky vanilla in a beautifully indescribable way. Walking to work I got winfss of it and I couldn't belelive it was me, my vetiver giving me that very satisfying smell that just makes one feel good with himself and the world, it was almost like the first ... , for me and I am 50+. Guerlain Homme (2008) would end up being the deliberately-targeting youth market masculine entry, creating another controversy among male "Fragheads" online, but that's another story altogether. the original also does this with dry tobacco and civet, more “traditional” notes. A lot has been said on this interpretation of vetiver by Guerlain. This is a dark, vetiver scent that has solid lasting power. A cleaner and sweeter version of GV. Lots of pepper, quite smoky but the vetiver is also a bit more earthy. Very thoughtful and rather daring by the house of Guerlain, who still creates THE benchmark of the majestic root. New and more intensive Vetiver was introduced almost half a century after the classic Vetiver, which has remained one of the most popular men\'s fragrances until today. a very good flanker of the original Vetiver by Guerlain! I now got the "extreme" verison and I like it even better. Add your review of L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Extrême / Eau de Parfum by Guerlain, Hypnotic Poison Eau de Toilette by Christian Dior, Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum by Chanel, Musc Ravageur by Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle, Acqua di Giò pour Homme by Giorgio Armani. It smells more like Encre Noir than it does Guerlain's original Vetiver. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Red Apple and Bergamot; middle notes are Magnolia, iris, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine; base notes are white honey, Vanille, Amber, Benzoin and Musk. it is so green, its like you are being in an adventure to someplace in europe then suddenly you found a green field near to a lake after you passing the wood. Extreme is Sophistication Elegance charismatic and polite. This is what I imagine vetiver smells like while growing during the summer. Both were compositions by the late Béatrice Piquet intended to be the next chapter in the storied saga of men's fragrances for the house, especially in the wake of Jean-Paul Guerlain being kicked out of his own family business after selling a controlling stake in the house to LVMH, who were in search for a permanent house perfumer at this time while using stand-ins like Piquet to continue Jean-Paul's effortlessly traditional Guerlain style. Vetiver extreme opens up with a more bitter herbal bite than the modern regular one and doesn't have an overt presence of citruses. Masterpiece & pure class. I like this, but I don't love it. I really wanted to like this fragrance. Guerlain is a house that's been around for a long time now, so I can often count on Guerlain to deliver. That kind of perfection which would make any flanker of it smell fantastic as wel, obviously provided the bone-structure remains the same. Alas, it was just not for me. i have bee n checking out vetivers, right now Frederic malle vetiver extrodinaire is my fav followed by tom ford grey vetiver then tonka vetiver, I bought this fragrance to add to my collection and it was a blind buy. I enjoy this fragrance except for the opening, which lasts about 30 minutes. There really isn't much else to note as it is relatively the same - it's potent, durable, and a gorgeous take on the grassy side of vetiver. This one's almost a neutral, as it leans too far feminine. This is a serious fragrance. I love this scent! I noticed some really pointed comments by a lot of its lovers to the effect that the only people who really hate it are fanatical Guerlain purists. Very, very green. But for once, dudes and bros are nailing it this is some phenomenal scent as well. Try it may be you will love it same me. 25 th August, 2016. First impressions. Wow, outstanding performance with LIDGE! I've tried the vintage and current Vetiver EdT and neither last on my skin, sadly. Long lasting , projection very good . The extreem is less complex as Darvant reviewed in basenotes. Some sandalwood gives this a sort of fuzzy feel. I wish all of you a delightful day! Licorice and nutmeg are two of my favorite notes and I love how they work together with the citruses in creating a sense of balance- deep and light at the same time. Deep, earthy and rooty vetiver highlighted with fresh citrus in the opening and supported by aromatic green herbs, subtle spices and a woody smokiness in the drydown; a very long lasting, mature and extremely masculine fragrance in my opinion; strangely addictive! Little bit too soapy, just like TF Grey Vetiver. Guerlain vetiver is my favorite green fresh fougere. JG 022012. I'm really loving this gorgeous fragrance so far. Vetiver Extreme by Guerlain EDT Spra... (. İf you wanna smell like linden trees or linden tea(and slightly green soap), this fragrance is for you! I think I prefer this to the original Vetiver. A deep vetiver, earthy and fragrant but almost totally obscured by tonka bean. Why oh why does that gorgeous citrus subside in minutes? I tend to use the regular for leasure and work, and the Extreme for evening, formal events, and when I like to "dress up" a bit. Longevity good, projection hits the sweet spot. better rounded and more modern compared to original guerlain vitiver. There are 191 reviews of L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme. 4.29 Forget all the talk about formulations- it is what it is. I gave L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme a thumbs up, but this Extreme version, now Eau de Parfum, is too much for my tastes. Guerlain is capable of producing competent fragrances for the modern world, but does a terrible job of popularising them. Longevity too about 2-4 hours on me which is sad. Beauty Almanac |, Copyrights © 2006-2021 Fragrantica.com perfumes magazine - All Rights Reserved - do not copy anything without prior written permission. It's a relief to have a fresh vetiver that mixes the rooty vetiver smell with a fresh vibe and spicy/oriental ingredients that gives it a classy allure. I gave L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme a thumbs up, but this Extreme version, now Eau de Parfum, is too much for my tastes. Top notes are Tarragon, Artemisia, Licorice, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Incense, Pepper and Nutmeg; base notes are Vetiver, Cedar and Tonka Bean. L'Instant De Guerlain Pour Homme Eau De Parfum Spr EDP For Men 3.3 / 3.4 Oz NIB. This fragrance has high quality. I am a vetiver lover and this fragrance is Guerlain's glorious, deep green (and slightly rooty) vetiver "backbone" plus the artistic use of great aromatic notes blended into a harmonious composition. However, Vetiver Extreme is just the result of Guerlain's perception of progression in society's aromatic value pattern, extracting the repugnant biological rot from the original Vetiver, yet nothing else has been changed to make it more attractive. Basenotes is an online guide to perfume and fragrance, featuring news, features, a database of fragrances, , fragrance forums, user reviews and more. The predominant chord is a green bitter bush, less bitter and without that rotten biological pungency of the original. It is definitely woodier, dryer, but nonetheless fresh and masculine and clearly the vetiver we love about GV but is actually heavier and longer lasting. Frankincense adds dramatic smoky note to the heart. Perfume lovers: 681435 It's a homage to the original but way way dryer. 1. Citrus is not pronounced and the dry down remains green, dry and balsamic (with some very light woods). It is my first! The combination of tarragon and licorice, along with the incense sets this fragrance apart. 796 votes. And in fact, this Extreme version is just as great as the original, to any extent. I'd rate Guerlain Vetiver an 8 out of 10. Dense and heavy green, it only loses to the original Guerlain Vetiver in these aspects. Performance is ideal. Such an excellent vetiver fragrance. The notes, subtleties, nuances and accords are all there, but vetiver is constant. Discontinued. When I rub my finger on my neck and take a sniff I can still smell it. A delicate and beautiful thing. I really like this one and I am a woman. Extreme is a little more modernized, as has been said many times, with warmer notes in the mid and base. Vetiver Extreme was launched in 2007. 8/10. The hype and controversy that followed L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme is the direct reason for the release of L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extrême, which was later reformulated as an eau de parfum by Thierry Wasser when the whole line underwent homogenization into bottles that look like the one Habit Rouge (1965) introduced. Fragrantica® Trends is a relative value that shows the interest of Fragrantica members in this fragrance over time. The initial spray is fantastic as most are when first applied, but the dry down is wonderful and long lasting. Maybe I’ll offer it to him... Its a really interesting take on Vetiver, taking it to a rather smokey affair. Lovely scent. It's a heavier scent, not as 'chic' as the orginal I'd say. This is a linden tree blossom smell illustration. 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