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Fragrance comparison

Crush vs Una Instinct

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

Updated 274 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Crush

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Una Instinct

    Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Crush3/7
Una Instinct3/7
Ratings & consensus
Crush
Community sentiment
Crush
Longevity
Una Instinct
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Crush
Versatility
Una Instinct
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Una Instinct

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CrushAmerican Eagle
Una InstinctNatura
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.23/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 45%Had 26%Want 29%
4.01/ 5 · 244 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerCrushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
57%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

30 votes

38%Love
38%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

244 votes

Category winnerCrushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityUna Instinct

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value46
Category winnerCrushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fruity92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
aromatic69%
green61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
vanilla61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitCassisLemon
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineApplePear
Base
CedarMusk
Top
Red AppleCassisBlood OrangeGrapefruitBergamotMandarin OrangePearPriprioca
Heart
GardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangParamelaRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaCoumarinAmberSandalwoodMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer100
Fall13
Winter13
Day100
Night13
Spring95
Summer53
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerUna InstinctMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men1
Unisex6
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#11,111

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerUna InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Crush by American Eagle is a bright, fruity floral fragrance for women that relies on a refreshing mix of grapefruit and lemon. It is designed for casual daytime wear, specifically in warmer weather. The composition develops into a soft blend of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine, anchored by a clean base of cedar and mus…

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Una Instinct by Natura opens with a bright burst of red apple and blood orange, settling into a dense, creamy white floral heart grounded by vanilla. It feels tailored for cool evenings where a bold, independent presence is desired. The scent balances fruit-forward sweetness with a woody base, offering a mature take o…

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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, Crush or Una Instinct?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Crush is rated 4.23/5 from 30 votes; Una Instinct is rated 4.01/5 from 244 votes. Choose Crush for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Una Instinct for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crush or Una Instinct?

Una Instinct lasts longest (Una Instinct 68/100, Crush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crush or Una Instinct?

Projection is very close: Crush 56/100, Una Instinct 56/100 for sillage.

Do Crush and Una Instinct smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Crush or Una Instinct better for summer or winter?

For summer, Crush is the stronger pick. For winter, Una Instinct is the stronger pick. Crush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crush and Una Instinct?

Crush has top notes of Grapefruit, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Apple and Pear, a base of Cedar and Musk. Una Instinct has top notes of Red Apple, Cassis, Blood Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Paramela, a base of Vanilla, Coumarin, Amber and Sandalwood.

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