Fragrance comparison

L'Etoile Mourante vs Survival Instinct

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

L'Etoile Mourante

Sylhouette Parfums

3.758 votes

Rank #44,701 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Survival Instinct

Sfumato

3.333 votes

Rank #58,651 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

L'Etoile Mourante
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Survival Instinct
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

L'Etoile Mourante1/2

Survival Instinct1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Survival Instinct
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Etoile Mourante

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Etoile MouranteSylhouette Parfums

Survival InstinctSfumato

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 4%Had 1%Want 94%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSurvival Instinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

smoky84%

powdery77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy, woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarrotWhite PepperWisteriaSmokeDustPalo SantoBluebellTansySkin

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AniseCarrotAtlas CedarBasilGrapefruitLavenderLimePalo SantoRosemaryNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)TangerineVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarrot and Palo Santo. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,651

PerfumerKevin Peterson

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'Etoile MouranteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Etoile Mourante by Sylhouette Parfums presents a stark, contemplative profile featuring carrot, wisteria, and smoke. This 2025 release leans into a sterile, mineral-like texture that feels most at home during crisp autumn evenings. It offers an unconventional olfactory experience for those who appreciate abstract, i…

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Survival Instinct is a green, woody fragrance built around the warm presence of star anise. Fresh citrus sparkles over a crisp foundation of cedar, basil, and dry vetiver. This unisex composition wears like a quiet walk through a northern forest, offering a grounding, rustic aura that feels right for casual daytime we…

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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, L'Etoile Mourante or Survival Instinct?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. L'Etoile Mourante is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Survival Instinct is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose L'Etoile Mourante for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Survival Instinct for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which projects more, L'Etoile Mourante or Survival Instinct?

Survival Instinct projects furthest (Survival Instinct 100/100, L'Etoile Mourante 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Etoile Mourante and Survival Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Carrot and Palo Santo.

Is L'Etoile Mourante or Survival Instinct better for summer or winter?

L'Etoile Mourante suits day or night wear; Survival Instinct suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etoile Mourante and Survival Instinct?

L'Etoile Mourante features Carrot, White Pepper, Wisteria, Smoke and Dust. Survival Instinct features Anise, Carrot, Atlas Cedar, Basil and Grapefruit.