Fragrance comparison

Instincts vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 19

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 334 ratings analysed

4 wins

Instincts

Rasasi · 2000

4.50288 votes

Rank #5,919 Fresh SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Dilis Classic Collection No. 19

Dilís Parfum

3.7646 votes

Rank #41,587 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Instincts takes 4 of 5 categories.

Instincts
Choose it for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 19
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Instincts4/5

Dilis Classic Collection No. 191/5

Ratings & consensus: Instincts
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Instincts
Sillage & projection: Dilis Classic Collection No. 19
Value for money: Instincts
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Instincts

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InstinctsRasasi

Dilis Classic Collection No. 19Dilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 288 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

3.76/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 35%Had 28%Want 36%

Category winnerInstinctsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

15%Love

63%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityInstincts

SillageDilis Classic Collection No. 19

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerInstinctsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

woody56%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

violet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperFreesia

Heart

HeliotropeJasmineHibiscusDamask Rose

Base

CedarwoodOakmossMusk

Top20 to 30 minutes

PepperFreesiaGreen Apple

Heart2 to 4 hours

VioletJasmineHeliotropeHibiscusRose

Base3 to 6 hours

LeatherSandalwoodCedarLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesPepper, Freesia, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2000

Reviews6

Overall rank#41,587

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInstinctsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Instincts by Rasasi offers a fresh, powdery floral experience for women who prioritize versatility. With notes of pepper and freesia balancing a heart of jasmine and heliotrope, it provides a clean, rounded finish. Ideal for daily use in spring and summer, this fragrance serves as a balanced, approachable scent profil…

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Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 by Dilís Parfum is a floral woody musk fragrance designed for women who appreciate a clean, balanced daytime profile. It opens with a crisp snap of green apple, airy freesia, and a prickle of pepper that brings immediate freshness without sharp edges. As the initial brightness settles, …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Instincts or Dilis Classic Collection No. 19?

Instincts takes 4 of 5 categories. Instincts is rated 4.50/5 from 288 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 is rated 3.76/5 from 46 votes. Choose Instincts for a fresh spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Instincts or Dilis Classic Collection No. 19?

Instincts lasts longest (Instincts 65/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instincts or Dilis Classic Collection No. 19?

Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 projects furthest (Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 63/100, Instincts 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instincts and Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Freesia, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Instincts or Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 better for summer or winter?

Instincts suits daytime wear; Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instincts and Dilis Classic Collection No. 19?

Instincts has top notes of Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Hibiscus and Damask Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Oakmoss and Musk. Dilis Classic Collection No. 19 has top notes of Pepper, Freesia and Green Apple, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Hibiscus, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Labdanum.