Fragrance comparison

Eau des 4 Voleurs vs Istinto Puro

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau des 4 Voleurs

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1370 votes

Rank #15,807 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Istinto Puro

Helan

2.867 votes

Rank #63,413 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau des 4 Voleurs takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eau des 4 Voleurs
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Istinto Puro
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau des 4 Voleurs3/4

Istinto Puro1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Sillage & projection: Eau des 4 Voleurs
Value for money: Istinto Puro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau des 4 Voleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau des 4 VoleursL'Occitane en Provence

Istinto PuroHelan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

2.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

14%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

57%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate46

Category winners

LongevityEau des 4 Voleurs

SillageEau des 4 Voleurs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value94

Category winnerIstinto PuroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

green70%

warm spicy60%

lavender50%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGreen AccordOreganoSpicesCloves

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliWhite Woods

Top

AngelicaSweet OrangeBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

PatchouliTurkish RoseJasmine SambacYlang-YlangVanilla Flower

Base

White WoodsTonka BeanVetiverAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Patchouli and White Woods. Durations are only published for Eau des 4 Voleurs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 16%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,807

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#63,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau des 4 VoleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Eau des 4 Voleurs smells like stepping straight into a sunlit Mediterranean herb garden after a crisp morning rain. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter bergamot and sharp petitgrain leaves that immediately wakes up your senses. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash gives way to …

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Helan Istinto Puro pairs bitter angelica root and crisp bergamot with a soft amber foundation. Bright sweet orange and petitgrain give the opening a green citrus lift before Turkish rose and ylang-ylang round out the center. White woods and benzoin keep the dry-down grounded on skin. This unisex Eau de Parfum suits sp…

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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, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Istinto Puro?

Eau des 4 Voleurs takes 3 of 4 categories. Eau des 4 Voleurs is rated 4.13/5 from 70 votes; Istinto Puro is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Eau des 4 Voleurs for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Istinto Puro for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Istinto Puro?

Eau des 4 Voleurs lasts longest (Eau des 4 Voleurs 66/100, Istinto Puro 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau des 4 Voleurs or Istinto Puro?

Eau des 4 Voleurs projects furthest (Eau des 4 Voleurs 54/100, Istinto Puro 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau des 4 Voleurs and Istinto Puro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Patchouli and White Woods.

Is Eau des 4 Voleurs or Istinto Puro better for summer or winter?

Eau des 4 Voleurs suits daytime wear; Istinto Puro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau des 4 Voleurs and Istinto Puro?

Eau des 4 Voleurs has top notes of Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Green Accord, Oregano and Spices, a base of Patchouli and White Woods. Istinto Puro has top notes of Angelica, Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Patchouli, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Woods, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber.