Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Pino Fougere vs Instinct

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acqua di Pino Fougere

Pino Silvestre

3.7572 votes

Rank #15,574 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Everlast

3.6020 votes

Rank #48,293 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Pino Fougere takes 4 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Pino Fougere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Instinct
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Pino Fougere4/5

Instinct1/5

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Pino Fougere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Pino Fougere
Sillage & projection: Instinct
Value for money: Acqua di Pino Fougere
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua di Pino Fougere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Pino FougerePino Silvestre

InstinctEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

Category winnerAcqua di Pino FougereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

20%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Pino Fougere

SillageInstinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAcqua di Pino FougereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

conifer61%

citrus100%

woody90%

powdery80%

violet70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FirSea NotesItalian LemonBrazilian OrangePink Pepper

Heart

LavenderViolet LeavesClary SageGeraniumApple

Base

Atlas CedarHaitian VetiverMuskAmberPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

TangerineItalian LemonAppleGreen Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarVioletSea NotesGeranium

Base4-5 hrs

Woody NotesMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Italian Lemon, Geranium and Apple. Durations are only published for Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,574

PerfumerNisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#48,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAcqua di Pino FougereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua di Pino Fougere by Pino Silvestre brings a coastal forest feel to warm spring mornings. It mixes salty marine elements with a heavy dose of violet leaf, bypassing the heavy oakmoss of classic barbershop blends. This is a clean, green option for guys who want an easy casual wear.

Reviews →

Instinct by Everlast is an energetic, citrus-forward woody scent built for casual daytime wear. It opens with an unmistakable rush of bright Italian lemon, crisp green apple, and sweet tangerine. You get a quick alcohol flare for the first sixty seconds before the fruit settles into a dewy, green freshness. As the sha…

Reviews →

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, Acqua di Pino Fougere or Instinct?

Acqua di Pino Fougere takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Pino Fougere is rated 3.75/5 from 72 votes; Instinct is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Acqua di Pino Fougere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Instinct for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Pino Fougere or Instinct?

Acqua di Pino Fougere lasts longest (Acqua di Pino Fougere 53/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Pino Fougere or Instinct?

Instinct projects furthest (Instinct 49/100, Acqua di Pino Fougere 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Pino Fougere and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Italian Lemon, Geranium and Apple.

Is Acqua di Pino Fougere or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Pino Fougere and Instinct?

Acqua di Pino Fougere has top notes of Fir, Sea Notes, Italian Lemon and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Atlas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Instinct has top notes of Tangerine, Italian Lemon, Apple and Green Leaves, heart notes of Cedar, Violet, Sea Notes and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Tonka Bean.