Istinto Puro vs Preda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Preda takes 3 of 3 categories.
Istinto PuroChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
PredaChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Istinto Puro0/3
Preda3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Preda
- Sillage & projection
- Preda
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Preda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Istinto PuroHelanPredaThe Rising Phoenix PerfumeryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%
4.14/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 8%Had 2%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate14%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
57%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
57%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
14%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPreda
SillagePreda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
chocolate84%
woody77%
amber69%
sweet61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AngelicaSweet OrangeBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
PatchouliTurkish RoseJasmine SambacYlang-YlangVanilla Flower
Base
White WoodsTonka BeanVetiverAmberBenzoin
Top
BergamotPetitgrainYellow Mandarin
Heart
ChocolateRose de MaiJasmine SambacJasmineYlang-YlangMimosaCoffee
Base
PatchouliBenzoinVanillaLabdanumSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Spring0
Summer17
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,821
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#57,246
PerfumerJK DeLapp
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPredaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHelan Istinto Puro pairs bitter angelica root and crisp bergamot with a soft amber foundation. Bright sweet orange and petitgrain give the opening a green citrus lift before Turkish rose and ylang-ylang round out the center. White woods and benzoin keep the dry-down grounded on skin. This unisex Eau de Parfum suits sp…
Reviews →Preda by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery offers a thick, resinous take on gourmand perfumery. Released in 2013, it opens with a surprising splash of yellow mandarin before settling into a dark cocoa and coffee heart. It suits enthusiasts who want a warm, slightly animalic vanilla that avoids the sugary sweetness of mains…
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, Istinto Puro or Preda?
Preda takes 3 of 3 categories. Istinto Puro is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes; Preda is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Istinto Puro for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Preda for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Istinto Puro or Preda?
Preda lasts longest (Preda 87/100, Istinto Puro 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Istinto Puro or Preda?
Preda projects furthest (Preda 69/100, Istinto Puro 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Istinto Puro and Preda smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Jasmine Sambac.
Is Istinto Puro or Preda better for summer or winter?
Istinto Puro suits daytime wear; Preda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Istinto Puro and Preda?
Istinto Puro has top notes of Angelica, Sweet Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Patchouli, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Woods, Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Amber. Preda has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Chocolate, Rose de Mai, Jasmine Sambac and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Vanilla and Labdanum.
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