Fragrance comparison

Instinct vs Tyrus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #67,848 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Tyrus

Raydan

5.001 votes

Rank #53,267 LeatherAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tyrus takes 4 of 4 categories.

Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tyrus
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Instinct0/4

Tyrus4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InstinctPisello Parfum

TyrusRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 25%Want 25%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTyrus

SillageTyrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTyrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

leather100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

RaspberrySaffronThyme

Heart

FrankincenseJasmine

Base

LeatherAmberSuedeWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Jasmine. 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,848

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTyrusHigher 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 →

Tyrus by Raydan is an unconventional woody scent that plays with bold textures. It opens with sharp raspberry and aromatic thyme before grounding itself in deep leather, suede, and smoky frankincense. It is a versatile choice for those who want a scent that performs well in cool, crisp autumn air or intimate evening s…

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 Tyrus?

Tyrus takes 4 of 4 categories. Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Tyrus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tyrus for a leather and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Instinct or Tyrus?

Tyrus lasts longest (Tyrus 80/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instinct or Tyrus?

Tyrus projects furthest (Tyrus 75/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instinct and Tyrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Jasmine.

Is Instinct or Tyrus better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear; Tyrus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instinct and Tyrus?

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. Tyrus has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Thyme, heart notes of Frankincense and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Suede and Woody Notes.