Fragrance comparison

Basic Instinct vs Everyone

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

4 wins

Basic Instinct

Van Gils

4.05152 votes

Rank #9,773 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Everyone

Creation Lamis

4.002 votes

Rank #61,714 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basic Instinct takes 4 of 5 categories.

Basic Instinct
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Everyone
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Basic Instinct4/5

Everyone1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basic InstinctVan Gils

EveryoneCreation Lamis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

152 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBasic Instinct

SillageBasic Instinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerEveryoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CucumberMelonMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotPineappleNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRoseVioletJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

MuskRumWoody NotesOakmossPatchouliAmberVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LemonCardamomPineappleGreen NotesMandarin OrangePapayaBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

NutmegVioletOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarOakmossAmberMusk

Category winnerBasic InstinctLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night28

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women3

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,773

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#61,714

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBasic InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basic Instinct by Van Gils delivers an invigorating rush of crisp cucumber, sweet honeydew melon, and bright mandarin orange right out of the nozzle. Created in 2002 by master perfumer Pierre Bourdon, this scent captures the golden era of early two-thousands aquatic freshness with an unexpected twist. Instead of disso…

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Creation Lamis Everyone opens with a splash of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a touch of sweet pineapple that immediately brings to mind freshly cut fruit. As the initial citrus blast settles, green notes and a hint of warm cardamom give the scent a crisp, clean herbal quality. The heart softens into a gentle …

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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, Basic Instinct or Everyone?

Basic Instinct takes 4 of 5 categories. Basic Instinct is rated 4.05/5 from 152 votes; Everyone is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Basic Instinct for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Everyone for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basic Instinct or Everyone?

Basic Instinct lasts longest (Basic Instinct 60/100, Everyone 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basic Instinct or Everyone?

Projection is very close: Basic Instinct 52/100, Everyone 50/100 for sillage.

Do Basic Instinct and Everyone smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pineapple and Nutmeg.

Is Basic Instinct or Everyone better for summer or winter?

Basic Instinct suits daytime wear; Everyone suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basic Instinct and Everyone?

Basic Instinct has top notes of Cucumber, Melon, Mandarin Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Rum, Woody Notes and Oakmoss. Everyone has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Pineapple and Green Notes, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Oakmoss and Amber.