Fragrance comparison

Beloved Man vs Instinto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,111 ratings analysed

4 wins

Beloved Man

Amouage

4.121,091 votes

Rank #26,734 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Instinto

Thera Cosméticos

3.8520 votes

Rank #57,753 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Beloved Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Beloved Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Instinto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Beloved Man4/5

Instinto1/5

Ratings & consensus: Beloved Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Beloved Man
Sillage & projection: Beloved Man
Value for money: Instinto
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Beloved Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Beloved ManAmouage

InstintoThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,091 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

Category winnerBeloved ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,091 votes

35%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBeloved Man

SillageBeloved Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value81

Category winnerInstintoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiGrapefruitCardamonOrangePepper

Heart

SaffronOrris RootGeraniumJasmine

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top

PepperGrapefruit

Heart

Black PepperVetiverelemiLavenderPink PepperPatchouliGeranium

Base

LabdanumCedar

InformationalShared noteselemi, Grapefruit, Pepper and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer93

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night93

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex18

Women4

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,734

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin, Emilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,753

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBeloved ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Beloved Man offers an understated alternative to the house's usual heavy incense profile. It centers on a resinous elemi opening that transitions into a clean cardamom and warm cedarwood base. This scent fits professional settings where a quiet but sophisticated presence is preferred.

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Instinto by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and black pepper, cutting through warm weather with raw spice. As lavender and earthy vetiver take over the heart, the scent settles into a dry cedar and labdanum base. It delivers a rugged aromatic profile suited for crisp spring mornings and …

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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, Beloved Man or Instinto?

Beloved Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Beloved Man is rated 4.12/5 from 1,091 votes; Instinto is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Beloved Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Instinto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Beloved Man or Instinto?

Beloved Man lasts longest (Beloved Man 72/100, Instinto 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Beloved Man or Instinto?

Beloved Man projects furthest (Beloved Man 62/100, Instinto 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beloved Man and Instinto smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include elemi, Grapefruit, Pepper and Geranium.

Is Beloved Man or Instinto better for summer or winter?

Instinto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Beloved Man and Instinto?

Beloved Man has top notes of elemi, Grapefruit, Cardamon and Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Orris Root, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Vetiver and Musk. Instinto has top notes of Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper, Vetiver, elemi and Lavender, a base of Labdanum and Cedar.