Mauboussin vs Istinto Puro
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mauboussin takes 3 of 4 categories.
MauboussinChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Istinto PuroChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mauboussin3/4
Istinto Puro1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mauboussin
- Sillage & projection
- Mauboussin
- Value for money
- Istinto Puro
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mauboussin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MauboussinMauboussinIstinto PuroHelanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
2.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
2,196 votes
14%Love
14%Like
14%Ok
57%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMauboussin
SillageMauboussin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIstinto PuroBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
patchouli61%
amber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Yellow PlumMirabelleBlood MandarinBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangWhite PeachIndian JasmineTurkish Rose
Base
PatchouliBenzoinAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar
Top
AngelicaSweet OrangeBergamotPetitgrain
Heart
PatchouliTurkish RoseJasmine SambacYlang-YlangVanilla Flower
Base
White WoodsTonka BeanVetiverAmberBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter33
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#471
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews254
Overall rank#72,011
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMauboussinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMauboussin is a rich plum amber with an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens fruity, powdery and a little sharp, then settles into a warmer blend of benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and woods. It suits someone who enjoys fuller, more characterful perfume rather than a light easy fresh scent. Cooler weather brings out its …
Reviews →Helan 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 →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, Mauboussin or Istinto Puro?
Mauboussin takes 3 of 4 categories. Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes; Istinto Puro is rated 2.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Istinto Puro for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mauboussin or Istinto Puro?
Mauboussin lasts longest (Mauboussin 76/100, Istinto Puro 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mauboussin or Istinto Puro?
Mauboussin projects furthest (Mauboussin 68/100, Istinto Puro 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mauboussin and Istinto Puro smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Patchouli.
Is Mauboussin or Istinto Puro better for summer or winter?
Istinto Puro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mauboussin and Istinto Puro?
Mauboussin has top notes of Yellow Plum, Mirabelle, Blood Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, White Peach, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. 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.
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