Fragrance comparison

Elisabethan Rose vs Instinct

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,112 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elisabethan Rose

Penhaligon's

3.781,092 votes

Rank #2,331 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Everlast

3.6020 votes

Rank #48,293 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elisabethan Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elisabethan Rose
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Instinct
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Elisabethan Rose4/5

Instinct1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elisabethan RosePenhaligon's

InstinctEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

Category winnerElisabethan RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

998 votes

20%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityElisabethan Rose

SillageElisabethan Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value70

Category winnerInstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

fruity84%

floral77%

nutty69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

woody90%

powdery80%

violet70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HazelnutTangerineAlmondCinnamon

Heart

May RoseRose OilRoseBlack CurrantRed LilyPlumGeranium

Base

MuskWoody NotesVioletVetiverOrris Root

Top15-30 mins

TangerineItalian LemonAppleGreen Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarVioletSea NotesGeranium

Base4-5 hrs

Woody NotesMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Geranium, Musk and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

Casual 45%Work 29%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews143

Overall rank#48,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerElisabethan RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A crisp, natural-leaning rose with a nutty twist, Elisabethan Rose opens sharp and vivid, then settles into a dry, airy floral with hazelnut, soft fruit and powdery woods around it. It usually reads elegant rather than sweet. This suits rose lovers who want something refined, slightly unusual and daytime-friendly. Sa…

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Instinct by Everlast is an energetic, citrus-forward woody scent built for casual daytime wear. It opens with an unmistakable rush of bright Italian lemon, crisp green apple, and sweet tangerine. You get a quick alcohol flare for the first sixty seconds before the fruit settles into a dewy, green freshness. As the sha…

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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, Elisabethan Rose or Instinct?

Elisabethan Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Elisabethan Rose is rated 3.78/5 from 1,092 votes; Instinct is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Elisabethan Rose for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Instinct for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elisabethan Rose or Instinct?

Elisabethan Rose lasts longest (Elisabethan Rose 65/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elisabethan Rose or Instinct?

Elisabethan Rose projects furthest (Elisabethan Rose 56/100, Instinct 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elisabethan Rose and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Geranium, Musk and Woody Notes.

Is Elisabethan Rose or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elisabethan Rose and Instinct?

Elisabethan Rose has top notes of Hazelnut, Tangerine, Almond and Cinnamon, heart notes of May Rose, Rose Oil, Rose and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Violet and Vetiver. Instinct has top notes of Tangerine, Italian Lemon, Apple and Green Leaves, heart notes of Cedar, Violet, Sea Notes and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Tonka Bean.