Fragrance comparison

Instinct vs Parfum Crypte

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #67,720 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parfum Crypte

Amirius

3.8614 votes

Rank #56,368 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum Crypte takes 4 of 4 categories.

Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Parfum Crypte
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Instinct0/4

Parfum Crypte4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InstinctPisello Parfum

Parfum CrypteAmirius

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 59%

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

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityParfum Crypte

SillageParfum Crypte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerParfum CrypteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

patchouli69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fruity 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

Top

RaspberryFruity Notes

Heart

PatchouliRose

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Fruity Notes, Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,720

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum CrypteHigher 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.

Reviews →

Parfum Crypte by Amirius offers a dark, berry-infused take on the classic chypre genre. A thick opening of sweet raspberry quickly meets an earthy patchouli core, grounded by a warm base of sandalwood and smooth vanilla. It is a versatile choice for cool spring afternoons or late evenings when you want something fruit…

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 Parfum Crypte?

Parfum Crypte takes 4 of 4 categories. Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Parfum Crypte is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Parfum Crypte for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Instinct or Parfum Crypte?

Parfum Crypte lasts longest (Parfum Crypte 78/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instinct or Parfum Crypte?

Parfum Crypte projects furthest (Parfum Crypte 58/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instinct and Parfum Crypte smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Fruity Notes, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Instinct or Parfum Crypte better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear; Parfum Crypte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instinct and Parfum Crypte?

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. Parfum Crypte has top notes of Raspberry and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.