Fragrance comparison

Instinct Charnel vs Explosion

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 0 ratings analysed

1 wins

Instinct Charnel

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #75,573 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Explosion

kari

—0 votes

Rank #76,041 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Instinct Charnel takes 1 of 1 categories.

Instinct Charnel
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Explosion
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character.

Instinct Charnel1/1

Explosion0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Instinct CharnelMarcus Spurway

Explosionkari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

nutty69%

musky61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both sweet, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

HazelnutPopcornPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangCaramelNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaCoconutMusk

Top

Ylang-YlangVanillaCoconutPopcorn

Heart

Orange BlossomPeach

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPopcorn, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Instinct Charnel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#76,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInstinct CharnelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Instinct Charnel by Marcus Spurway is a cozy floral fruity gourmand that balances sweet bakery warmth with smooth woods. The opening smells like toasted hazelnuts, buttery warm popcorn, and a splash of juicy peach flesh. As the initial sweetness settles, creamy ylang-ylang and gooey caramel blend with a gentle touch o…

Reviews →

Explosion by kari delivers a playful burst of tropical sweetness designed for casual daytime wear. Crisp orange blossom and juicy peach mingle with warm coconut, ylang-ylang, and a surprising popcorn accord. This feminine blend settles into a soft base of sandalwood, amber, and musk, offering a lighthearted option for…

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.

Do Instinct Charnel and Explosion smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Popcorn, Peach, Ylang-Ylang and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in Instinct Charnel and Explosion?

Instinct Charnel has top notes of Hazelnut, Popcorn and Peach, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Caramel and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Coconut and Musk. Explosion has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla, Coconut and Popcorn, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.