Question 1

What's the difference between Terre and Instant Crush?

Accepted Answer

Terre is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Free Yourself (2024) dominated by Rose accords. Instant Crush is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mancera (2019) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Amber, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Terre or Instant Crush?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Terre scores 3.63/5 vs Instant Crush at 4.07/5. Instant Crush's standout strength: Excellent longevity and performance; lasts many hours on skin and clothing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Terre and Instant Crush smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 5 notes and 2 accords, including Amber, Woody, Ginger, Saffron, Rose. Instant Crush: Instant Crush generates genuinely divided opinions within the fragrance community, with passionate devotees calling it addictive and sexy, while detractors find it sickeningly sweet or dominated by a metallic saffron note.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Terre or Instant Crush?

Accepted Answer

Instant Crush: Excellent longevity and performance; lasts many hours on skin and clothing Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Terre vs Instant Crush?

Accepted Answer

Terre scores highest for fall wear; Instant Crush scores highest for winter wear. Terre leans daytime, Instant Crush leans evening.

Terre vs Instant Crush

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (5)

Unique to Terre (8)

Unique to Instant Crush (7)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Instant Crush

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Attribute	Terre	Instant Crush
Brand	Free Yourself	Mancera
Year	2024	2019
Rating	3.63	4.07
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	12