Fragrance comparison

Miran vs Instinct

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Miran

Hawk Perfumes

4.333 votes

Rank #46,677 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #67,720 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miran takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Miran4/4

Instinct0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MiranHawk Perfumes

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMiran

SillageMiran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMiranBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomPimentoPapyrus

Heart

OlibanumGuaiac WoodPink PepperRose

Base

AkigalawoodCashmeranVetiverSuedeSaffron

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Olibanum, Rose and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,677

PerfumerPatrick Bodifee

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,720

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMiranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miran by Hawk Perfumes opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, zesty cardamom, and dry papyrus before settling into a warm, smoky heart. Created by perfumer Patrick Bodifee, the fragrance leans heavily into rich guaiac wood, frankincense olibanum, and spicy pimento. As it dries down on skin, base notes of akigalawood, e…

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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, Miran or Instinct?

Miran takes 4 of 4 categories. Miran is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Miran for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Miran or Instinct?

Miran lasts longest (Miran 90/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Miran or Instinct?

Miran projects furthest (Miran 88/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Miran and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Olibanum, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Miran or Instinct better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Miran and Instinct?

Miran has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Pimento and Papyrus, heart notes of Olibanum, Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Akigalawood, Cashmeran, Vetiver and Suede. 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.