Instinct vs Basic Instinct

Shared character

Both Instinct and Basic Instinct share a foundation of citrus and woody elements, specifically featuring bergamot, vetiver, amber, patchouli, and mandarin orange.

How they differ

Instinct is characterized by earthy, aromatic, and spicy accords, utilizing notes such as grapefruit, cardamom, star anise, pimento, and mandarin orange leaf. Basic Instinct differs by incorporating floral, fruity, aquatic, and green accords through notes of jasmine, rose, orange blossom, musk, oakmoss, nutmeg, rum, lavender, pineapple, melon, violet, blackcurrant, and cucumber.

Who each suits

Instinct suits those who prefer fresh spicy, warm spicy, and earthy profiles. Basic Instinct suits those who prefer sweet, ozonic, floral, and fruity profiles.