Fragrance comparison

Instinct vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #59,802 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 4 categories.

Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Instinct0/4

Volpe DNA4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InstinctPisello Parfum

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

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

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityVolpe DNA

SillageVolpe DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cypress, Cardamom and Iris. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,802

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher 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 →

Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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 Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 4 categories. Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Instinct or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA lasts longest (Volpe DNA 67/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instinct or Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA projects furthest (Volpe DNA 55/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instinct and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cypress, Cardamom and Iris.

Is Instinct or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

Instinct suits evening wear; Volpe DNA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instinct and Volpe DNA?

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. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.