Fragrance comparison

Espiègle Orange & Basil vs Survival Instinct

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Espiègle Orange & Basil

Parfums de la Bastide

—0 votes

Rank #76,138 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Survival Instinct

Sfumato

3.333 votes

Rank #59,202 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Survival Instinct takes 1 of 1 categories.

Espiègle Orange & Basil
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
Survival Instinct
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Espiègle Orange & Basil0/1

Survival Instinct1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Espiègle Orange & BasilParfums de la Bastide

Survival InstinctSfumato

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Blood OrangeAlmond MilkTangerineBergamotVetiverLemonBasilGrassMossMuskAnise

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AniseCarrotAtlas CedarBasilGrapefruitLavenderLimePalo SantoRosemaryNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)TangerineVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Vetiver, Basil and Anise. Durations are only published for Espiègle Orange & Basil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night23

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 44%Work 35%Date 14%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,202

PerfumerKevin Peterson

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSurvival InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Espiègle Orange & Basil delivers an immediate splash of crushed citrus leaves and tart sunshine. Blood orange and ripe tangerine lead the first spray, spiked by peppery Italian basil. It hits sharp. Give it three minutes for the initial alcohol burn to fade. Soon, an unexpected veil of silky almond milk softens the bi…

Reviews →

Survival Instinct is a green, woody fragrance built around the warm presence of star anise. Fresh citrus sparkles over a crisp foundation of cedar, basil, and dry vetiver. This unisex composition wears like a quiet walk through a northern forest, offering a grounding, rustic aura that feels right for casual daytime we…

Reviews →

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.

Do Espiègle Orange & Basil and Survival Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Vetiver, Basil and Anise.

Is Espiègle Orange & Basil or Survival Instinct better for summer or winter?

Espiègle Orange & Basil suits daytime wear; Survival Instinct suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Espiègle Orange & Basil and Survival Instinct?

Espiègle Orange & Basil features Blood Orange, Almond Milk, Tangerine, Bergamot and Vetiver. Survival Instinct features Anise, Carrot, Atlas Cedar, Basil and Grapefruit.