Fragrance comparison

Instinct vs Mademoiselle N. 14

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #61,944 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mademoiselle N. 14

Parfums Constantine

4.0715 votes

Rank #54,210 VanillaLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mademoiselle N. 14 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mademoiselle N. 14
Choose it for a vanilla and lavender character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Instinct0/4

Mademoiselle N. 143/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mademoiselle N. 14
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mademoiselle N. 14
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mademoiselle N. 14

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InstinctPisello Parfum

Mademoiselle N. 14Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

20%Love

67%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMademoiselle N. 14

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMademoiselle N. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

vanilla100%

lavender92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmine SambacRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAustralian SandalwoodCoumarinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine Sambac, Iris and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle N. 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night61

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 32%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,944

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMademoiselle N. 14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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.

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Mademoiselle N. 14 by Parfums Constantine pairs sharp French lavender and crisp bergamot with a soft, powdery heart of iris and sweet vanilla. The fragrance opens with a noticeable burst of cool citrus before melting into creamy jasmine sambac and cozy sandalwood. Coumarin adds an almond-tinted sweetness that keeps th…

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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 Mademoiselle N. 14?

Mademoiselle N. 14 takes 3 of 4 categories. Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Mademoiselle N. 14 is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mademoiselle N. 14 for a vanilla and lavender character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Instinct or Mademoiselle N. 14?

Mademoiselle N. 14 lasts longest (Mademoiselle N. 14 55/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instinct or Mademoiselle N. 14?

Projection is very close: Instinct 50/100, Mademoiselle N. 14 50/100 for sillage.

Do Instinct and Mademoiselle N. 14 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Instinct or Mademoiselle N. 14 better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear; Mademoiselle N. 14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instinct and Mademoiselle N. 14?

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. Mademoiselle N. 14 has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Australian Sandalwood, Coumarin and Patchouli.