Fragrance comparison

Ashwaq vs Instinct

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ashwaq

Orientica

3.6715 votes

Rank #47,394 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #67,848 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ashwaq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ashwaq
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ashwaq4/4

Instinct0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AshwaqOrientica

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

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

20%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAshwaq

SillageAshwaq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAshwaqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ThymeLemonBalsam FirGeranium

Heart

JasmineSaffronRoseEucalyptusHerbal Notes

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesThyme, Jasmine, Saffron and Rose. 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

Summer86

Fall86

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,394

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#67,848

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAshwaqHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ashwaq by Orientica is a wood-accented aromatic herbal fragrance designed for women. The scent leads with clean lemon and sharp thyme, supported by a distinct heart of saffron, green eucalyptus, and rose. It eventually settles into a base of warm amber and agarwood, making it a solid choice for temperate spring aftern…

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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, Ashwaq or Instinct?

Ashwaq takes 4 of 4 categories. Ashwaq is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ashwaq for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ashwaq or Instinct?

Ashwaq lasts longest (Ashwaq 87/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ashwaq or Instinct?

Ashwaq projects furthest (Ashwaq 66/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ashwaq and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Jasmine, Saffron and Rose.

Is Ashwaq or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Ashwaq suits day or night wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ashwaq and Instinct?

Ashwaq has top notes of Thyme, Lemon, Balsam Fir and Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine, Saffron, Rose and Eucalyptus, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes and Agarwood (Oud). 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.