L'Instant Magic

L'Instant Magic is a floral woody musk for women, made for Guerlain in 2007 by Sylvaine Delacourte and Randa Hammami. Anise, bergamot and lemon give it a brief sharp opening, and then it turns soft and powdery and stays there: violet and mimosa with rose, freesia and a little carnation spice. The base is almond and iris over vanilla, white musk, sandalwood and cedar, which is where its comforting, faintly marzipan quality comes from. It lasts a long time and projects strongly, and it suits autumn and winter, day or night.