Fragrance comparison

A Perfume In Rose vs Instinct

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

A Perfume In Rose

Zara

4.35133 votes

Rank #7,495 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #60,277 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

A Perfume In Rose
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

A Perfume In Rose2/4

Instinct2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Instinct
Sillage & projection: Instinct
Value for money: A Perfume In Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Perfume In Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Perfume In RoseZara

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

51%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

133 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

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityInstinct

SillageInstinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value25

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

floral88%

fruity77%

rose65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear

Heart

Rose

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,495

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#60,277

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerA Perfume In RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Perfume In Rose by Zara delivers an accessible floral fruity signature centered on a soft, musky dry-down. Designed for easy daily wear during warm spring days, the fragrance focuses on clean textures rather than rich complexity, making it an uncomplicated choice for casual routines.

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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, A Perfume In Rose or Instinct?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A Perfume In Rose is rated 4.35/5 from 133 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose A Perfume In Rose for a musky and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Perfume In Rose or Instinct?

They last about the same: Instinct 50/100, A Perfume In Rose 48/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A Perfume In Rose or Instinct?

Instinct projects furthest (Instinct 50/100, A Perfume In Rose 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Perfume In Rose and Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is A Perfume In Rose or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Perfume In Rose and Instinct?

A Perfume In Rose has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rose, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.