Fragrance comparison

009 Oudi vs Instinct

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

4 wins

009 Oudi

Ajmal

4.119 votes

Rank #55,823 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #68,485 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

009 Oudi takes 4 of 4 categories.

009 Oudi
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

009 Oudi4/4

Instinct0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 009 Oudi
Sillage & projection: 009 Oudi
Value for money: 009 Oudi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 009 Oudi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

009 OudiAjmal

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

Longevity009 Oudi

Sillage009 Oudi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winner009 OudiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

earthy53%

oud42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Woody Notes

Heart

VetiverRed PepperCardamomPatchouli

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Vetiver, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,485

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner009 OudiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 009 Oudi is a warm, spicy-woody oud that leans earthy and aromatic as it settles. It opens on dry woods, then brings cardamom and a peppery spark over vetiver and patchouli. In the dry down, amber and oud take the lead, giving a darker, smoother finish that suits cooler weather and evening wear, especially if y…

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Instinct by Pisello Parfum introduces a dry, heavy leather profile energized by a sharp twist of raspberry and saffron. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance balances intense woodiness with green elements like cypress, making it a rugged yet sweet option for crisp autumn evenings.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 009 Oudi or Instinct?

009 Oudi takes 4 of 4 categories. 009 Oudi is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 009 Oudi for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 009 Oudi or Instinct?

009 Oudi lasts longest (009 Oudi 92/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 009 Oudi or Instinct?

009 Oudi projects furthest (009 Oudi 79/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 009 Oudi and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Vetiver, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is 009 Oudi or Instinct better for summer or winter?

009 Oudi suits evening wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 009 Oudi and Instinct?

009 Oudi has top notes of Woody Notes, heart notes of Vetiver, Red Pepper, Cardamom and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Instinct has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.