Instant Crush Eau de Parfum bottle Instant Crush
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Al Sayyad for Women Eau de Parfum bottle Al Sayyad for Women
Our Verdict

While both share a similar DNA, Instant Crush leans heavily into its beast mode performance, making it a love-it-or-hate-it fragrance. Al Sayyad offers a smoother, more balanced experience at a fraction of the price. If you crave a nuclear projection and don't mind synthetic edges, Instant Crush might be your fix. However, for a refined and crowd-pleasing scent that won't break the bank, Al Sayyad is the clear winner. The key difference lies in the quality and smoothness of ingredients, with Al Sayyad opting for a less challenging profile.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Instant Crush if...
  • You want extreme projection and longevity.
  • You enjoy bold, attention-grabbing scents.
  • You don't mind a slightly synthetic edge.
  • Price is not a primary concern.
Choose Al Sayyad for Women if...
  • You prefer smoother, more balanced fragrances.
  • You're on a budget but want a quality scent.
  • You want a crowd-pleasing, versatile fragrance.
  • You dislike overly synthetic or cloying scents.
Our Verdict - Instant Crush
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.
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Our Verdict - Al Sayyad for Women
This isn't just Al Sayyad for Women, it's Al Sayyad for Anyone who wants to smell bloody fantastic. It's a crowd-pleasing, smooth operator that bats way above its price point.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 18%
Floral 16% 17%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 3% 4%
Sweet 25% 23%
Warm 19% 13%
Woody 17% 17%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 12% 10%
Fresh 9% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Instant Crush EdP
Al Sayyad for Women EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 37% vs 20%
Ginger 23% vs 20%
Mandarin 19% vs 20%
Bergamot 18% vs 20%
Only in Al Sayyad for Women
Orange 20%
Shared Notes
Amberwood 35% vs 25%
Rose 24% vs 25%
Jasmine 20% vs 25%
Patchouli 19% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 25%
Musk 24% vs 25%
Sandalwood 23% vs 25%
Oakmoss 18% vs 25%

Accords

Instant Crush Al Sayyad for Women
100%
Woody
90%
61%
Citrus
100%
99%
Warm Spicy
74%
74%
Vanilla
52%
72%
Amber
69%
Powdery
60%
52%
Fresh Spicy
62%
Earthy
56%
55%
Musky
54%
Metallic
51%
Rose
52%
Mossy
52%
Woody shared
100%
90%
Citrus shared
61%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
99%
74%
Vanilla shared
74%
52%
72%
Powdery shared
69%
60%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
62%
56%
55%
54%
Rose shared
51%
52%
52%

Performance

Instant Crush Al Sayyad for Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Room-filling
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Instant Crush

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.

Al Sayyad for Women

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its refined, warm spicy and woody character makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, while still being versatile enough for casual wear. The moderate sillage also ensures it performs well in an office setting without being overbearing.

Where to buy

Instant Crush
Al Sayyad for Women
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