Instinct vs Basic Instinct

Shared character

Both Instinct and Basic Instinct feature shared notes of musk, woody notes, and violet, and they both share citrus, woody, green, fruity, and sweet accords.

How they differ

Instinct includes notes of lemon, cedarwood, geranium, mandarin, tonka bean, apple, tangerine, marine, green leaves, cedar, Italian lemon, and sea notes, creating powdery and aromatic accords. Basic Instinct contains jasmine, rose, bergamot, orange blossom, oakmoss, vetiver, amber, nutmeg, patchouli, rum, lavender, pineapple, melon, blackcurrant, mandarin orange, and cucumber, resulting in floral, aquatic, fresh, ozonic, and white floral accords.

Who each suits

Instinct suits those who prefer aromatic, powdery, and marine profiles. Basic Instinct suits those who prefer floral, aquatic, and ozonic profiles.