Basic Instinct vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basic Instinct takes 5 of 7 categories.
Basic InstinctChoose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Basic Instinct5/7
On El2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basic Instinct
- Community sentiment
- Basic Instinct
- Longevity
- Basic Instinct
- Sillage & projection
- On El
- Value for money
- Basic Instinct
- Versatility
- On El
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Basic Instinct
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basic InstinctVan GilsOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
Category winnerBasic InstinctRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate
152 votes
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerBasic InstinctMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasic Instinct
SillageOn El
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBasic InstinctBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothozonic100%
aquatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CucumberMelonMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotPineappleNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomRoseVioletJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
MuskRumWoody NotesOakmossPatchouliAmberVetiver
Top
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMelon, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Basic Instinct, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter7
Day100
Night28
Spring100
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
Category winnerOn ElMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,773
PerfumerPierre Bourdon
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#18,960
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerBasic InstinctHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasic 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…
Reviews →On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Basic Instinct or On El?
Basic Instinct takes 5 of 7 categories. Basic Instinct is rated 4.05/5 from 152 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Basic Instinct for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Basic Instinct or On El?
Basic Instinct lasts longest (Basic Instinct 60/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basic Instinct or On El?
Projection is very close: On El 53/100, Basic Instinct 52/100 for sillage.
Do Basic Instinct and On El smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Melon, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Nutmeg.
Is Basic Instinct or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Basic Instinct is the stronger pick. Basic Instinct suits daytime wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basic Instinct and On El?
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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.
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