Fragrance comparison

Deep Instinct vs Charmeuse

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Deep Instinct

Everlast

3.3918 votes

Rank #60,327 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Charmeuse

Dorin

4.3139 votes

Rank #30,177 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charmeuse takes 5 of 6 categories.

Deep Instinct
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Charmeuse
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Deep Instinct1/6

Charmeuse5/6

Ratings & consensus: Charmeuse
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Charmeuse
Sillage & projection: Charmeuse
Value for money: Deep Instinct
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Charmeuse
Fragranxe ranking: Charmeuse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep InstinctEverlast

CharmeuseDorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 40%

4.31/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 39%Had 21%Want 41%

Category winnerCharmeuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

39%Like

33%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

54%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCharmeuse

SillageCharmeuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value42

Category winnerDeep InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

violet69%

patchouli61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleSicilian LemonPear

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomVioletOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

AmberwoodMuskCashmirwood

Top20-30 mins

CassisOrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

PeachPearVioletRoseIrisPineappleOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base7-8+ hrs

PatchouliCedar

Category winnerCharmeuseLongest dry-down: 7-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 41%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Work 30%Date 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,327

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,177

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCharmeuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Instinct by Everlast delivers a bright blast of juicy pineapple, crisp Sicilian lemon, and sweet green pear right out of the nozzle. The initial punch is loud. Within ten minutes, warm cardamom and powdery violet soften the sharp edges into an easygoing fruity accord. Smooth amberwood and clean cashmirwood form t…

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Charmeuse by Dorin opens with a lively splash of bitter orange, zesty grapefruit, and tart blackcurrant buds that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus mist settles, the heart reveals a lush garden basket packed with ripe white peach, sweet pear, and velvety violet petals layered over creamy jasmine samb…

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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, Deep Instinct or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse takes 5 of 6 categories. Deep Instinct is rated 3.39/5 from 18 votes; Charmeuse is rated 4.31/5 from 39 votes. Choose Deep Instinct for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Charmeuse for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Instinct or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse lasts longest (Charmeuse 62/100, Deep Instinct 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Instinct or Charmeuse?

Charmeuse projects furthest (Charmeuse 75/100, Deep Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Instinct and Charmeuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Pear, Violet and Orange Blossom.

Is Deep Instinct or Charmeuse better for summer or winter?

Deep Instinct suits daytime wear; Charmeuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Instinct and Charmeuse?

Deep Instinct has top notes of Pineapple, Sicilian Lemon and Pear, heart notes of Cardamom, Violet and Orange Blossom, a base of Amberwood, Musk and Cashmirwood. Charmeuse has top notes of Cassis, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Pear, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.