Fragrance comparison

L'Original vs Survival Instinct

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

L'Original

Ligne St. Barth

5.001 votes

Rank #49,408 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Survival Instinct

Sfumato

3.333 votes

Rank #58,541 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

L'Original1/2

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'Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'OriginalLigne St. Barth

Survival InstinctSfumato

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSurvival Instinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

lavender69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderRosemaryLimeAniseOrange BlossomFernMossHay

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AniseCarrotAtlas CedarBasilGrapefruitLavenderLimePalo SantoRosemaryNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)TangerineVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Rosemary, Lime and Anise. Durations are only published for L'Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night37

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,541

PerfumerKevin Peterson

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerL'OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Original by Ligne St. Barth brings a crisp, sunlit Caribbean vibe directly to your skin. It opens with sharp lime and fresh rosemary before settling into clean lavender, green fern, and sun-dried hay. Think of a freshly pressed linen shirt worn right by the ocean on a breezy morning. It is light, polished, and remar…

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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'Original or Survival Instinct?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. L'Original is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Survival Instinct is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose L'Original for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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'Original or Survival Instinct?

Survival Instinct projects furthest (Survival Instinct 100/100, L'Original 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Original and Survival Instinct smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Rosemary, Lime and Anise.