Fragrance comparison

Basic Instinct vs Ulric One

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 154 ratings analysed

1 wins

Basic Instinct

Van Gils

4.05152 votes

Rank #9,773 OzonicAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Ulric One

Atelier Ulric Fragrances

2.502 votes

Rank #73,508 CitrusPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basic Instinct takes 1 of 1 categories.

Basic Instinct
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ulric One
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Basic Instinct1/1

Ulric One0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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 Gils

Ulric OneAtelier Ulric Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Like

50%Ok

50%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

green69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

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

Top

PineappleGreen NotesMandarin OrangePapayaBergamotCardamomLemon

Heart

NutmegVioletOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

SandalwoodAmberMuskCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,773

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#73,508

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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Ulric One by Atelier Ulric Fragrances starts with a bright splash of citrus led by bergamot, lemon, and mandarin orange. Sharp green notes join sweet papaya and pineapple, giving the top a brief tropical lift before cardamom adds a gentle touch of warm spice. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts tow…

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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 Ulric One?

Basic Instinct takes 1 of 1 categories. Basic Instinct is rated 4.05/5 from 152 votes; Ulric One is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Basic Instinct for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ulric One for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Basic Instinct and Ulric One smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Pineapple and Nutmeg.

Is Basic Instinct or Ulric One better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Basic Instinct and Ulric One?

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. Ulric One has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Papaya, heart notes of Nutmeg, Violet, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Cedar.