Fragrance comparison

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum vs Pure Instinct

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 765 ratings analysed

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.12538 votes

Rank #29,629 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pure Instinct

Swiss Arabian

4.09227 votes

Rank #1,440 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Instinct takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pure Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum2/7

Pure Instinct5/7

Ratings & consensus: Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Pure Instinct
Longevity: Pure Instinct
Sillage & projection: Pure Instinct
Value for money: Pure Instinct
Versatility: Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pure Instinct

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bel Respiro Eau de ParfumChanel

Pure InstinctSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBel Respiro Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

538 votes

51%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

176 votes

Category winnerPure InstinctMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPure Instinct

SillagePure Instinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value77

Category winnerPure InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral83%

fresh65%

leather48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesGrassFloral NotesLeatherGalbanumRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitApplePineapplePepperRosemary

Heart

TuberoseRoseCardamomGalbanumPatchouli

Base

AmberCedarVanillaVetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesLeather, Galbanum and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBel Respiro Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex65

Women30

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,629

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews64

Category winnerPure InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum captures the scent of an open meadow after a sudden morning rain. Crisp galbanum leads the charge with an unmistakable snap of crushed green stems and bitter sap. You immediately notice sweetgrass and fresh herbal rosemary cutting through the cool air. Soft, translucent floral notes follow qu…

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Pure Instinct by Swiss Arabian is a crisp, woody aromatic scent that leans heavily into a fresh, fruity opening. It is a daily driver for men who prefer a clean, approachable profile with enough longevity to last through a workday. The blend of pineapple, rosemary, and leather gives it a versatile character suitable f…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum or Pure Instinct?

Pure Instinct takes 5 of 7 categories. Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 538 votes; Pure Instinct is rated 4.09/5 from 227 votes. Choose Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pure Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum or Pure Instinct?

Pure Instinct lasts longest (Pure Instinct 79/100, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum or Pure Instinct?

Pure Instinct projects furthest (Pure Instinct 68/100, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum and Pure Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Galbanum and Rosemary.

Is Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum or Pure Instinct better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Pure Instinct is the stronger pick. Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum and Pure Instinct?

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum features Green Notes, Grass, Floral Notes, Leather and Galbanum. Pure Instinct has top notes of Grapefruit, Apple, Pineapple and Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Cardamom and Galbanum, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vanilla and Vetiver.