Pure Instinct vs Basic Instinct

Shared character

Both Pure Instinct and Basic Instinct feature a combination of rose, vetiver, amber, patchouli, and pineapple. They share common olfactory accords including citrus, woody, green, fruity, fresh, and sweet.

How they differ

Pure Instinct is characterized by unique notes of pepper, tuberose, cedarwood, grapefruit, vanilla, leather, cardamom, galbanum, rosemary, apple, green notes, pear, and cedar, resulting in spicy, amber, aromatic, and fresh spicy accords. In contrast, Basic Instinct contains unique notes of jasmine, bergamot, orange blossom, musk, oakmoss, nutmeg, woody notes, rum, lavender, melon, violet, blackcurrant, mandarin orange, and cucumber, which contribute floral, aquatic, ozonic, and white floral accords.

Who each suits

Pure Instinct suits those who prefer spicy, aromatic, and leather-inflected profiles. Basic Instinct suits those who prefer aquatic, ozonic, and white floral profiles.