Fragrance comparison

Absolute vs Deep Instinct

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Absolute

Asghar Adam Ali

4.673 votes

Rank #42,177 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Deep Instinct

Everlast

3.3918 votes

Rank #60,327 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Absolute
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Deep Instinct
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Absolute3/4

Deep Instinct1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbsoluteAsghar Adam Ali

Deep InstinctEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

11%Love

39%Like

33%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAbsolute

SillageAbsolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value86

Category winnerDeep InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperLavenderCorianderCardamomSaffronBergamotMandarinOrange

Heart

LeatherIncenseVioletOrange BlossomBrown sugarPineappleCashmeranJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOudPatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

PineappleSicilian LemonPear

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomVioletOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

AmberwoodMuskCashmirwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Violet, Orange Blossom and Pineapple. Durations are only published for Deep Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring90

Summer100

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,327

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute is a smoky, woody leather fragrance with a bright citrus and spice opening, then a darker heart of incense, violet, cashmeran and sweetened leather. It starts lively, but the overall character leans warm, resinous and textured. The wear looks best suited to people who enjoy bold woody scents with some sweetne…

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Deep Instinct by Everlast delivers a bright blast of juicy pineapple, crisp Sicilian lemon, and sweet green pear right out of the nozzle. The initial punch is loud. Within ten minutes, warm cardamom and powdery violet soften the sharp edges into an easygoing fruity accord. Smooth amberwood and clean cashmirwood form t…

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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, Absolute or Deep Instinct?

Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Absolute is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Deep Instinct is rated 3.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose Absolute for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Deep Instinct for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute or Deep Instinct?

Absolute lasts longest (Absolute 87/100, Deep Instinct 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute or Deep Instinct?

Absolute projects furthest (Absolute 75/100, Deep Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute and Deep Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Violet, Orange Blossom and Pineapple.

Is Absolute or Deep Instinct better for summer or winter?

Absolute suits daytime wear; Deep Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute and Deep Instinct?

Absolute has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Incense, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oud, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Deep Instinct has top notes of Pineapple, Sicilian Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Cardamom, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Amberwood, Musk and Cashmirwood.