Instant Crush Eau de Parfum bottle Instant Crush
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum bottle Detour Noir Exclusif

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Instant Crush Eau de Parfum
A divisive beast mode scent that splits opinion down the middle. Some hail it as a superior BR540, a sweet, warm, and highly addictive sillage monster. Others find it an overpoweringly synthetic mess, headache-inducing, and lacking any nuance.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum
This is very much a 'love it or hate it' scent, with strong opinions on both sides. Some hail it as a cheap PDM dupe that improves with maceration, others find it a "jumbled mess" of synthetic, funky notes. Approach with caution and an open mind, as this one is definitely not for everyone.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 13%
Floral 16% 23%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 3% 5%
Sweet 25% 25%
Warm 19% 11%
Woody 17% 13%
Earthy 16% 14%
Animalic 12% 12%
Fresh 9% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Instant Crush EdP
Detour Noir Exclusif EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 19% vs 21%
Bergamot 18% vs 20%
Only in Instant Crush Eau de Parfum
Saffron 38% Ginger 24%
Only in Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum
Almond 38% Rainwater 21%
Shared Notes
Rose 24% vs 17%
Only in Instant Crush Eau de Parfum
Amberwood 36% Jasmine 21% Patchouli 19%
Only in Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum
Civet 28% Geranium 20% Water Lily 17% Gardenia 16%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 11%
Sandalwood 23% vs 11%
Oakmoss 18% vs 9%
Only in Instant Crush Eau de Parfum
Musk 24%

Accords

Instant Crush Eau de Parfum Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
99%
Warm Spicy
52%
74%
Vanilla
49%
72%
Amber
69%
Powdery
58%
Almond
62%
61%
Citrus
Animalic
61%
Oud
60%
55%
Musky
52%
54%
Metallic
51%
Rose
Nutty
49%
Fruity
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
99%
52%
Vanilla shared
74%
49%
72%
Powdery shared
69%
58%
62%
61%
61%
Oud
60%
Musky shared
55%
52%
54%
51%
49%
47%

Performance

Instant Crush Eau de Parfum Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Instant Crush Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Instant Crush is a sillage beast with tenacious longevity, making it unsuitable for office wear where it could be overwhelming. Its seductive warmth and sweetness are perfect for dates and evening events, while its powerful presence could be toned down for cooler casual outings.

Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and unique, dark profile make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be too intrusive. However, its sophisticated and bold character, especially after maceration, is excellent for dates and formal events, though perhaps a bit much for casual daytime use given its intensity.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Warm Spicy accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Instant Crush Eau de Parfum
Detour Noir Exclusif Eau de Parfum
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