Fragrance comparison

Majd Al Oud vs Instinct

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Majd Al Oud

Inaaya

4.001 votes

Rank #66,586 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #68,026 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Majd Al Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Majd Al Oud
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Majd Al Oud3/4

Instinct0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Majd Al Oud
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Majd Al Oud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Majd Al Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Majd Al OudInaaya

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMajd Al Oud

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMajd Al OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla91%

warm spicy83%

citrus74%

white floral65%

rose56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronLemonRose

Heart

Jasmine SambacAmbroxan

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaAmber

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,026

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMajd Al OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Majd Al Oud by Inaaya is a modern, unisex oriental vanilla that balances bright citrus and floral notes with a deep, resinous base. Saffron and lemon provide a sharp, energetic start, while a heart of jasmine sambac and ambroxan leads to a smooth dry-down of vanilla, amber, and tonka bean. It offers consistent warmth …

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Instinct by Pisello Parfum introduces a dry, heavy leather profile energized by a sharp twist of raspberry and saffron. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance balances intense woodiness with green elements like cypress, making it a rugged yet sweet option for crisp autumn evenings.

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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, Majd Al Oud or Instinct?

Majd Al Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Majd Al Oud is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Majd Al Oud for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Majd Al Oud or Instinct?

Majd Al Oud lasts longest (Majd Al Oud 60/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Majd Al Oud or Instinct?

Projection is very close: Majd Al Oud 50/100, Instinct 50/100 for sillage.

Do Majd Al Oud and Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla.

Is Majd Al Oud or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Majd Al Oud suits evening wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Majd Al Oud and Instinct?

Majd Al Oud has top notes of Saffron, Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Ambroxan, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber. Instinct has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron, Thyme and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Olibanum, Jasmine, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Woody Notes, Amber, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.