Fragrance comparison

Musk + Instinct vs Invade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

Musk + Instinct

Avon

4.02159 votes

Rank #30,345 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Invade

Mykonos

3.333 votes

Rank #70,211 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Musk + Instinct
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Invade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Musk + Instinct2/4

Invade2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk + InstinctAvon

InvadeMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

159 votes

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityInvade

SillageInvade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMusk + InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

musky84%

green77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cedar LeavesGreen AppleLemon

Heart

Green ForestSageViolet Leaf

Base

VetiverMuskSandalwood

Top

GrapefruitPineappleBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafTaif RoseSage

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Violet Leaf, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex9

Women2

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,345

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#70,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMusk + InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Musk + Instinct delivers a crisp, forest-focused take on the classic fresh scent. It opens with a sharp flash of green apple, tart lemon, and resinous cedar leaves, giving off an immediate feeling of morning mountain air. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, the heart reveals crushed sage, herbal violet leaf, an…

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Invade opens with a bright citrus and pineapple lift, then settles into a greener, more aromatic heart with violet leaf, sage, and a soft rose accent. The dry-down turns woody, earthy, and slightly powdery. It reads as a fresh-leaning woody aromatic with enough depth for cooler evenings. If you like crisp fruit up top…

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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, Musk + Instinct or Invade?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Musk + Instinct is rated 4.02/5 from 159 votes; Invade is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Musk + Instinct for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Invade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk + Instinct or Invade?

Invade lasts longest (Invade 73/100, Musk + Instinct 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk + Instinct or Invade?

Invade projects furthest (Invade 58/100, Musk + Instinct 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk + Instinct and Invade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Violet Leaf, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Musk + Instinct or Invade better for summer or winter?

Invade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk + Instinct and Invade?

Musk + Instinct has top notes of Cedar Leaves, Green Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Green Forest, Sage and Violet Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood. Invade has top notes of Grapefruit, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Taif Rose and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.