Fragrance comparison

Gucci Oud vs Instinct

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 751 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gucci Oud

Gucci

4.05747 votes

Rank #2,085 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #63,932 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Gucci Oud
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci Oud4/4

Instinct0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci OudGucci

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 747 votes

Have 38%Had 23%Want 38%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

747 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityGucci Oud

SillageGucci Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerGucci OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

oud92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart2 to 4 hours

Bulgarian RoseOrange Blossom

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberMusk

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Gucci Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer21

Fall95

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex47

Women35

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,085

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#63,932

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGucci OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Oud by Gucci brings together sweet tart fruits and dark woods in an accessible oriental blend. The scent opens with a noticeable burst of ripe raspberry and crisp pear, sprinkled with warm saffron. Soon, Bulgarian rose and orange blossom take over the heart, creating a rich floral character with a jammy sweetnes…

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Instinct by Pisello Parfum introduces a dry, heavy leather profile energized by a sharp twist of raspberry and saffron. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance balances intense woodiness with green elements like cypress, making it a rugged yet sweet option for crisp autumn evenings.

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.

Which is better, Gucci Oud or Instinct?

Gucci Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Gucci Oud is rated 4.05/5 from 747 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Gucci Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Oud or Instinct?

Gucci Oud lasts longest (Gucci Oud 72/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Oud or Instinct?

Gucci Oud projects furthest (Gucci Oud 67/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Oud and Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Pear and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Gucci Oud or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Gucci Oud suits evening wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Oud and Instinct?

Gucci Oud has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Instinct has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.