Instinct vs /L
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
/L takes 4 of 4 categories.
InstinctChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
/LChoose it for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Instinct0/4
/L4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- /L
- Sillage & projection
- /L
- Value for money
- /L
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- /L
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
InstinctPisello Parfum/LNasengoldWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%
3.70/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 40%Had 32%Want 28%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
30%Love
40%Like
15%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
Category winners
Longevity/L
Sillage/L
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner/LBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
smoky92%
woody84%
amber77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange
Heart
OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear
Base
Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli
Top
elemiBergamotMandarin OrangeGingerCardamomThyme
Heart
VioletMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomOrris Root
Base
SmokeOlibanumSuedeVetiverSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesThyme, Cardamom, Olibanum and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring89
Summer100
Fall100
Winter78
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,373
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#7,764
PerfumerChristian Plesch
Launched—
Reviews52
Category winner/LHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotInstinct 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 →Nasengold /L reads as an aromatic, smoky citrus with a dry woody base and a soft powdery edge. The opening looks bright and spicy on paper, then settles into incense, suede, vetiver and sandalwood, giving it a textured, slightly smoky finish. It appears best suited to someone who likes unisex scents with freshness up …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Instinct or /L?
/L takes 4 of 4 categories. Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; /L is rated 3.70/5 from 107 votes. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose /L for a aromatic and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Instinct or /L?
/L lasts longest (/L 75/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Instinct or /L?
/L projects furthest (/L 63/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Instinct and /L smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cardamom, Olibanum and Orris Root.
Is Instinct or /L better for summer or winter?
Instinct suits evening wear; /L suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Instinct and /L?
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. /L has top notes of elemi, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orange Blossom, a base of Smoke, Olibanum, Suede and Vetiver.
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