Fragrance comparison

Volpe DNA vs Instinct

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Instinct

Pisello Parfum

3.004 votes

Rank #59,794 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 4 categories.

Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris 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. Best in fall, evening wear.

Volpe DNA4/4

Instinct0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Volpe DNAEudora

InstinctPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

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

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVolpe DNA

SillageVolpe DNA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value25

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

Top

RaspberrySaffronThymeFruity NotesCypressGreen NotesCardamomItalian Orange

Heart

OlibanumJasmineRoseOrris RootJasmine SambacIrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Pear

Base

Woody NotesAmberVetiverVirginia CedarMuskVanillaMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Iris, Saffron and Cypress. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#59,794

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Volpe DNA or Instinct?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 4 categories. Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes; Instinct is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris 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. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Volpe DNA or Instinct?

Volpe DNA lasts longest (Volpe DNA 67/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volpe DNA or Instinct?

Volpe DNA projects furthest (Volpe DNA 55/100, Instinct 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volpe DNA and Instinct smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Iris, Saffron and Cypress.

Is Volpe DNA or Instinct better for summer or winter?

Volpe DNA suits evening wear; Instinct suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volpe DNA and Instinct?

Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam. 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.