Fragrance comparison

Basic Instinct vs V/S Homme

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 294 ratings analysed

4 wins

Basic Instinct

Van Gils

4.05152 votes

Rank #9,773 OzonicAquatic

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33%scent match

Clearly different

V/S Homme

Versace

3.96142 votes

Rank #12,216 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basic Instinct takes 4 of 7 categories.

Basic Instinct
Choose it for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
V/S Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Basic Instinct4/7

V/S Homme3/7

Ratings & consensus: Basic Instinct
Community sentiment: Basic Instinct
Longevity: V/S Homme
Sillage & projection: V/S Homme
Value for money: Basic Instinct
Versatility: V/S Homme
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

V/S HommeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerBasic InstinctRating 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

32%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerBasic InstinctMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityV/S Homme

SillageV/S Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBasic InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

aquatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Top

LavenderLimeCorianderMintVioletOrangeMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

NutmegRoseCyclamenJasmineSageLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarAmberVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Nutmeg and Rose. 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

Summer64

Fall71

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Category winnerV/S HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women3

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,773

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#12,216

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Versace V/S Homme starts with a sharp splash of lime and cold mint, supported by lavender. As the fragrance warms on skin, it transitions into a dry, herbal heart of sage and nutmeg before settling onto a clean base of cedar and oakmoss. It suits casual daytime wear in mild spring weather.

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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 V/S Homme?

Basic Instinct takes 4 of 7 categories. Basic Instinct is rated 4.05/5 from 152 votes; V/S Homme is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes. Choose Basic Instinct for a ozonic and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose V/S Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basic Instinct or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme lasts longest (V/S Homme 66/100, Basic Instinct 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basic Instinct or V/S Homme?

V/S Homme projects furthest (V/S Homme 59/100, Basic Instinct 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basic Instinct and V/S Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Basic Instinct or V/S Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, V/S Homme is the stronger pick. Basic Instinct suits daytime wear; V/S Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basic Instinct and V/S Homme?

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. V/S Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Coriander and Mint, heart notes of Nutmeg, Rose, Cyclamen and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.