Fragrance comparison

Mars vs Instinct

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mars

Nicheend

3.1137 votes

Rank #24,981 LeatherIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #67,720 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mars takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mars
Choose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mars4/4

Instinct0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MarsNicheend

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.11/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 68%

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

15%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

11%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMars

SillageMars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMarsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

iris92%

powdery84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, powdery and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Patchouli LeafCacaoWoody Notes

Heart

IrisBulgarian Rose

Base

SuedeLeather

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Iris and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#67,720

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMarsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mars by Nicheend opens with a striking combination of patchouli leaf and cacao. As it settles, iris and Bulgarian rose emerge to soften the profile, eventually drying down into a foundation of suede and leather. This unisex scent works best in cooler weather, offering a solid and grounded presence that feels both inti…

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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, Mars or Instinct?

Mars takes 4 of 4 categories. Mars is rated 3.11/5 from 37 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mars for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mars or Instinct?

Mars lasts longest (Mars 80/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mars or Instinct?

Mars projects furthest (Mars 64/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mars and Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and earthy accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Iris and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Mars or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Mars suits evening wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mars and Instinct?

Mars has top notes of Patchouli Leaf, Cacao and Woody Notes, heart notes of Iris and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Suede and Leather. 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.