Fragrance comparison

Oud Silence vs Instinct

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Silence

Dévier

3.002 votes

Rank #68,000 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #63,339 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Silence takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Silence
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Instinct
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Silence3/4

Instinct1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SilenceDévier

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityOud Silence

SillageOud Silence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOud SilenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

mossy69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VetiverAmbergrisLilacMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliTurmericLeatherCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

OudMossFrangipani

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Patchouli, Cypress and Moss. Durations are only published for Oud Silence, 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#68,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,339

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerInstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Silence by Dévier balances shadowy wood with unexpected garden flowers. Mandarin and crisp vetiver strike your nose first. That brisk flash fades fast. Within twenty minutes, earthy turmeric, dark leather, and damp moss pull the scent into a deep forest warmth. Frangipani and lilac soften the medicinal edge of nat…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Silence or Instinct?

Oud Silence takes 3 of 4 categories. Oud Silence is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Oud Silence for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Instinct for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Silence or Instinct?

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

Which projects more, Oud Silence or Instinct?

Oud Silence projects furthest (Oud Silence 75/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Silence and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Patchouli, Cypress and Moss.

Is Oud Silence or Instinct better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oud Silence and Instinct?

Oud Silence has top notes of Vetiver, Ambergris, Lilac and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Turmeric, Leather and Cypress, a base of Oud, Moss and Frangipani. 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.