Fragrance comparison

Deep Instinct vs The Private Collection No 2

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Deep Instinct

Everlast

3.3918 votes

Rank #60,327 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The Private Collection No 2

Dorin

4.1119 votes

Rank #42,412 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Private Collection No 2 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.
The Private Collection No 2
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Deep Instinct1/6

The Private Collection No 25/6

Ratings & consensus: The Private Collection No 2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Private Collection No 2
Sillage & projection: The Private Collection No 2
Value for money: Deep Instinct
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): The Private Collection No 2
Fragranxe ranking: The Private Collection No 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep InstinctEverlast

The Private Collection No 2Dorin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 40%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Rating 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

37%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityThe Private Collection No 2

SillageThe Private Collection No 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDeep InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match38%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

Currant budsGrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart3-4 hrs

PearRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine SambacPeachMelonIrisViolet

Base7-9 hrs

SandalwoodMuskCedar

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Longest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall90

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night35

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 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,327

PerfumerBenjamin Belizon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Private Collection No 2Higher 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…

Reviews →

Dorin The Private Collection No 2 is a vibrant floral-fruity perfume built around a refreshing burst of crisp citrus, juicy orchard fruits, and dewy white petals. The opening pairs tart currant buds and zesty grapefruit with sweet bergamot, immediately evoking the crisp feel of a sunny morning patio. As the scent sett…

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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 The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 takes 5 of 6 categories. Deep Instinct is rated 3.39/5 from 18 votes; The Private Collection No 2 is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Deep Instinct for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Private Collection No 2 for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Instinct or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 lasts longest (The Private Collection No 2 76/100, Deep Instinct 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Instinct or The Private Collection No 2?

The Private Collection No 2 projects furthest (The Private Collection No 2 68/100, Deep Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Instinct and The Private Collection No 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Violet and Musk.

Is Deep Instinct or The Private Collection No 2 better for summer or winter?

Deep Instinct suits daytime wear; The Private Collection No 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Instinct and The Private Collection No 2?

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. The Private Collection No 2 has top notes of Currant buds, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Pear, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.