Fragrance comparison

Al Qasr Gold vs Deep Instinct

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Qasr Gold

Gulf Orchid

5.001 votes

Rank #39,867 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%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?

Al Qasr Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Qasr Gold
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Deep Instinct
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Al Qasr Gold4/4

Deep Instinct0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Qasr GoldGulf Orchid

Deep InstinctEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAl Qasr Gold

SillageAl Qasr Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

ApplePink PepperLemonPineappleCardamomKumquat

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomMelonLavenderApricotJuniper

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanAmbergrisAmberwoodVanillaVetiverCaramel

Top15-30 mins

PineappleSicilian LemonPear

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomVioletOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

AmberwoodMuskCashmirwood

Category winnerAl Qasr GoldLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night92

Spring90

Summer100

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 31%Casual 27%Party 23%Work 19%

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#39,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,327

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl Qasr GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid launches Al Qasr Gold with an energetic splash of crisp apple, tart kumquat, and zesty lemon. A quick crackle of pink pepper gives the opening a prickly, modern bite. Do not judge it immediately. The initial alcohol flash takes two minutes to clear. Once settled, the fragrance reveals a juicy melon and soo…

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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, Al Qasr Gold or Deep Instinct?

Al Qasr Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Qasr Gold is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Deep Instinct is rated 3.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose Al Qasr Gold for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Deep Instinct for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Qasr Gold or Deep Instinct?

Al Qasr Gold lasts longest (Al Qasr Gold 80/100, Deep Instinct 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Qasr Gold or Deep Instinct?

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

Do Al Qasr Gold and Deep Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple, Cardamom and Orange Blossom.

Is Al Qasr Gold or Deep Instinct better for summer or winter?

Al Qasr Gold suits daytime wear; Deep Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Qasr Gold and Deep Instinct?

Al Qasr Gold has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Melon, Lavender and Apricot, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Amberwood and Vanilla. 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.