Fragrance comparison

19 Degree vs Instinct

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 314 ratings analysed

4 wins

19 Degree

TUMI

4.35310 votes

Rank #2,999 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #61,242 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

19 Degree takes 4 of 4 categories.

19 Degree
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

19 Degree4/4

Instinct0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 19 Degree
Sillage & projection: 19 Degree
Value for money: 19 Degree
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 19 Degree

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

19 DegreeTUMI

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 310 votes

Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%

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

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

310 votes

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

Longevity19 Degree

Sillage19 Degree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value25

Category winner19 DegreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

musky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSaffronThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberrySuedeBirch

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherMuskSandalwood

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Thyme, Raspberry and Musk. Durations are only published for 19 Degree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

Work 36%Date 27%Casual 24%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,999

PerfumerCatherine Selig

Launched—

Reviews87

Overall rank#61,242

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner19 DegreeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

TUMI 19 Degree delivers an invigorating take on modern leather, pairing crisp bergamot and spicy saffron with a bold shot of tart raspberry. As the initial brightness settles, smooth suede and smoky birch wood step forward to build an assertive, masculine heart. The base rests on rich leather, creamy sandalwood, and c…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 19 Degree or Instinct?

19 Degree takes 4 of 4 categories. 19 Degree is rated 4.35/5 from 310 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 19 Degree for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 19 Degree or Instinct?

19 Degree lasts longest (19 Degree 73/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 19 Degree or Instinct?

19 Degree projects furthest (19 Degree 59/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 19 Degree and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Thyme, Raspberry and Musk.

Is 19 Degree or Instinct better for summer or winter?

19 Degree suits daytime wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 19 Degree and Instinct?

19 Degree has top notes of Bergamot, Saffron and Thyme, heart notes of Raspberry, Suede and Birch, a base of Leather, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.