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L'instant Magic by Guerlain is a fragrance that captures the essence of pure magic in a bottle. This enchanting perfume is designed to transport your senses to a realm of absolute bliss and wonder. The scent opens with a captivating blend of bergamot, rose, and almond aromas that instantly intrigue and allure. As the fragrance develops, it reveals notes of jasmine, freesia, and white musk, adding a sweet and delicate touch to the overall composition. This magical perfume is beautifully crafted to embody femininity, elegance, and mystery. Its soft and powdery floral notes evoke a sense of timeless beauty, highlighting the wearer's individuality and grace.

L'Instant Magic (Eau de Parfum) is a popular perfume by Guerlain for women and was released in 2007. The scent is powdery-floral. The longevity is above-average. It is being marketed by LVMH. Pronunciation

Before using a Guerlain product, please read the ingredient list on the packaging of your product to be sure that the ingredients are appropriate for your personal use. For years I did not dare to ask her for this wonderful scent - such a class thing, besides I did not have a nice divorce - and discovered it by chance and many blind purchases of powdery scents on suspicion to find it myself.

Its soft and powdery floral notes evoke a sense of timeless beauty, highlighting the wearer's individuality and grace. With its gentle and enchanting aura, L'instant Magic is perfect for those moments when you want to feel truly special and captivating. The signature bottle design of L'instant Magic is a work of art in itself.

L'Instant Magic
Guerlain (2007)

I was about to write a “meh” review about L'Instant Magic when I realized that my bottle is damn near empty, so I guess I like it more than I think I do. Or, I should say, I find it useful. Guerlain has always excelled at what the French like to call “boudoir perfumes,” Shalimar being the Queen Mum of the clan, and LIM shows her grandmother's DNA, not so much in its accords as in its obvious intention.

Vintage boudoir perfumes were, I think, supposed to smell suggestive of sexual fluids and such, but since we as a culture are all about clean linen and all these crazy new vaginal wash products these days, I guess LIM is what we're intended to wear while we rumple our eleventymillion thread count sheets and artfully muss our hair. I don't wear it for that particular purpose–it's basically fluffy neroli-almonds-heliotrope-benzoin inflected baby powder, so not really what gives me a stiffy–but it sometimes coincides with such activities, as I like to wear it to bed, because it is a comfort perfume with childhood bedtime associations.

I am a grade A insomniac who has a highly ritualized bedtime routine that I have been refining for decades, one crucial element of which is this type of scent, which is why I own so many: Teint de Neige, Sweet Dreams, Musc Intense, Mona di Orio's Musc and also her Vanille–anything with girly girl billows of powder will do. (Variety is also key, as one insomnia episode requires changing the bedtime perfume for a while, because I'll start associating not sleeping with whatever I wore on a bad night). I know some people actually wear this kind of thing in the daytime, and picture them dressing like Kimmie Roberts/Lucy in Twin Peaks, with her deranged cardigans and big floof of blonde hair. No offense if this is your daytime jam. At least you're scenting.

But LIM is mostly utilitarian for me, strange as that may sound. Because I have a lot of similar fragrances to compare it with, I'll reiterate that it has an unusual amount of orange/neroli for a powdery floral musc, and I can smell the genetic connection to Guerlain's original L'Instant, a sexy Orangesicle with a hint of suntanned skin (go for the EDT or the parfum). For some reason, it also reminds me
of Tauer's Orange Star, a perfume that I believe may now be discontinued, perhaps because Andy T and I were the only people that loved it. I wish I'd gotten a bottle when I could have.

Guerlain excels at this kind of perfume. Opulent comfort is kind of their wheelhouse, so if you are looking for a delicious nighttime (as in PJs and fuzzy slippers, not skimpy undies and stockings), I can enthusiastically recommend it. It is a nice break from the usual rose-violet accords that usually make up
these scents, and it works like a charm. Hell, i'm falling asleep just writing this, so please excuse any typos.

I have to admit that I initially expected more from LIM, as it was one of those legendary discontinued Guerlains that I thought I would never get to smell. Huzzah to the house for bringing it back. I suspect this is the kind of thing that Sylvie Delacourte is trying to do with her Musc series, as she art directed this year while at Guerlain, and that brings me to my final point. The difference in quality between her muscs and this one is staggering. Even at its least intellectually challenging and likely most artificially concocted, Guerlain's materials are superlative. If you must have quasi infantile powder, or just want to round our your L'Instant or Guerlain collection, this one is worth it. It also makes a great linen-pillow/closet freshener–not obnoxiously functional, but not recognizably “perfumery.”

If I spray on LIM at bedtime, it is still very much with me in the morning, so it is consistent with the kind of excellent staying power Guerlain is known for–feathery little things (aside from some of their eaux) are not what this house is about. It clings well to my pillow and sheets and feels like an olfactory hybrid of high tech customizable sleep surface mattress and old fashioned feather bed. Simple, direct, but very nice work for what it is. Four softly glowing ceiling lamp stars, and two peachy-pink thumbs up (with Maribou sleeves, natch). Zzzzzzzzzz .

Piercing, juicy, citrusy bergamot. Darkish rose & freesia quickly move in. Slight bitterness underneath.
The bitter tinge doesn't last long. This scent becomes almost piercingly sweet, just that "fast". Rose dances. Sweet almond, almost like marzipan shows up then. It zips up from the base tier with musks following close behind.
The almond becomes even stronger in time, with a bit of some fresh-cut wood aromas intermingled. The almond is intriguing and it holds my interest for a few hours.

Floral / almond / baby powder accord, much later. I enjoy this one!

Magic mostly smells like benzoin baby powder with a touch of floral almond heliotrope and signature Guerlain greens on top, ending up more amber as vanilla and sandalwood join the powdery benzoin later.

I don't think it's possible to review L'Instant Magic without reviewing Guerlain's entire history and how it fits in.

I can see how vintage Guerlain enthusiasts would find this simplistic compared to the baroque masterpieces so beloved in their catalog, but this is also gorgeously put together with just enough nods to Guerlain's historical grandeur that it's better by leaps and bounds than the cherry marshmallow fluff they've been focused on in the 10 or so years since this came out.

I don't want to artificially down-vote Magic just because it's no Mitsouko, but also don't want to artificially up-vote it just for being better than Mon Guerlain. In the end, I'm voting thumbs up, because I do really like how this is put together. It exists at a point midway between super-powdery barbershop ambers like Caswell Massey's Tricorn and the modern niche nutty richness of Tom Ford's Fucking Fabulous, a mid-point that I find quite delightful.

At first I didn't care for it then a wore a sweater I had sprayed it on a week later and I thought “ What is this?” I figured out it was the sample my SA had sent with my 2018 Muguet purchase so I tried it again. I loved it. Especially the base. I am usually a Parfum/ Extrait snob in Guerlain because I the initial spray of EDP is often off putting. So I bought the Parfum in this an fell in love. Now I purchase from an EBay seller every tester of Parfum he has. We can't get the Parfum in the US. I wear this one at least once a week. It is a no frills powder with a touch of Almond and earthy wood that lasts forever clothing and in hair. Definitely a female scent.
The base notes are worth the wait❤️

On my skin this is a bergamot-almond scent straight from the beginning, with the focus being on the almond. A pleasant almond, unidimensional and straight without any facets or change over time.

In the drydown a white musky impression is added, which blends in quite nicely with the rest but stays in the background.

I get moderate sillage, good projection and an excellent eleven hours of longevity on my skin.

This is quite a pleasant scent for warmer autumn days, whose strong point consists of the very good performance. Its drawback is the somewhat synthetic nature of the notes, as well as the fact that apart form the almond the rest is ultra-generic. 2.75/5

Banal and uselessPale powdery unoriginal mediocrity at its best.Pros: AnyCons: Boring synthetic fruity/floral almondy powder."

. the signal scent of my divorce lawyer - which thrilled me when I first entered her office.
For years I did not dare to ask her for this wonderful scent - such a class thing, besides I did not have a nice divorce - and discovered it by chance and many blind purchases of powdery scents on suspicion to find it myself

The sleek and elongated shape, coupled with the delicate rectangular cap, exudes sophistication and refinement. The frosted glass of the bottle adds a touch of elegance, while the intricate golden detailing on the label and the Guerlain logo adds a luxurious and regal touch. Overall, L'instant Magic is a fragrance that perfectly captures the essence of magic and enchantment. Its captivating blend of scents, combined with its elegant bottle design, make it an exquisite perfume that will take you on a magical olfactory journey. Whether you wear it during special occasions or for everyday use, L'instant Magic is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who encounters its enchanting scent..

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1. Sarah - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with L'instant Magic by Guerlain. I had heard so many great things about this fragrance, but it just didn't work for me. The scent was too strong and overpowering, and it gave me a headache every time I wore it. I also found it to be quite generic and lacking in originality. Overall, I would not recommend this fragrance to others.

2. Jason - 1/5 - I cannot understand why people like L'instant Magic by Guerlain. To me, it smelled like cheap perfume mixed with baby powder. It had a very artificial and synthetic scent that I found quite unpleasant. It also didn't last very long on my skin, which was disappointing considering the price of the fragrance. I would not repurchase or recommend this scent to anyone.

3. Emma - 3/5 - L'instant Magic by Guerlain was just okay for me. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. The scent was quite floral and sweet, which is not my preferred type of fragrance. It also didn't have great staying power on my skin, and I found myself having to reapply throughout the day. Overall, it was an average fragrance that didn't leave a lasting impression on me.

4. Mike - 2/5 - I have to say, I was not a fan of L'instant Magic by Guerlain. The scent was way too overpowering for my taste, and it gave me a headache every time I wore it. It also had a very synthetic and artificial smell, which was quite off-putting. I was disappointed because I had high hopes for this fragrance, but it just didn't work for me. I would recommend trying a sample first before committing to a full bottle.

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