Fragrance comparison

Agarbathi vs Instinct

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

4 wins

Agarbathi

Penhaligon's

3.97257 votes

Rank #5,359 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%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?

Agarbathi takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Agarbathi4/4

Instinct0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgarbathiPenhaligon's

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

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

44%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

177 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAgarbathi

SillageAgarbathi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAgarbathiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Palo SantoPink PepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseOlibanumMilkJasmine Sambac

Base

SuedeSandalwoodBalsam FirVetiver

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Jasmine Sambac and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex46

Women5

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,359

PerfumerAlex Lee

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#68,485

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAgarbathiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agarbathi is a dry, smoky incense fragrance built around palo santo, olibanum, sandalwood and suede. Wearers often describe it as woody, peppery, meditative and unusual, with a temple-like incense character rather than an easy fresh fougere. It suits people who like resinous woods, dry spice and quiet mystery. Sample…

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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, Agarbathi or Instinct?

Agarbathi takes 4 of 4 categories. Agarbathi is rated 3.97/5 from 257 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Agarbathi for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agarbathi or Instinct?

Agarbathi lasts longest (Agarbathi 72/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agarbathi or Instinct?

Agarbathi projects furthest (Agarbathi 63/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agarbathi and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Jasmine Sambac and Vetiver.

Is Agarbathi or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agarbathi and Instinct?

Agarbathi has top notes of Palo Santo, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Olibanum, Milk and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Suede, Sandalwood, Balsam Fir and Vetiver. 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.