Fragrance comparison

Instinct vs Royal Paragon

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 202 ratings analysed

Instinct

Everlast

3.6020 votes

Rank #48,293 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Royal Paragon

Zimaya

4.31182 votes

Rank #4,080 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Paragon takes 5 of 5 categories.

Instinct
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Royal Paragon
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Instinct0/5

Royal Paragon5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InstinctEverlast

Royal ParagonZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 27%

4.31/ 5 · 182 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 41%

Category winnerRoyal ParagonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

53%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

182 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Paragon

SillageRoyal Paragon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value87

Category winnerRoyal ParagonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

powdery80%

violet70%

aromatic60%

fruity50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineItalian LemonAppleGreen Leaves

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarVioletSea NotesGeranium

Base4-5 hrs

Woody NotesMuskTonka Bean

Top

AppleLavenderBergamotTangerine

Heart

GeraniumJasmineViolet

Base

VanillaGaiac WoodCardamomPepperSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Apple, Violet and Geranium. Durations are only published for Instinct, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

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

Men89

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,293

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerRoyal ParagonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Zimaya Royal Paragon opens with a tart crunch of green apple paired with fresh lavender and bergamot. As the scent settles, warm cardamom and black pepper join a smooth base of vanilla, gaiac wood, and patchouli. It projects a crisp, woody aromatic sweetness that fits cool autumn evenings, crisp office days, and relax…

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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, Instinct or Royal Paragon?

Royal Paragon takes 5 of 5 categories. Instinct is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes; Royal Paragon is rated 4.31/5 from 182 votes. Choose Instinct for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Royal Paragon for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Instinct or Royal Paragon?

Royal Paragon lasts longest (Royal Paragon 64/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instinct or Royal Paragon?

Royal Paragon projects furthest (Royal Paragon 55/100, Instinct 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instinct and Royal Paragon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Apple, Violet and Geranium.

Is Instinct or Royal Paragon better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instinct and Royal Paragon?

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. Royal Paragon has top notes of Apple, Lavender, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Gaiac Wood, Cardamom and Pepper.