Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum bottle Sensual Instinct
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U Gender U
2019 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper Marmite scent - you'll either adore its sweet, mossy depth or recoil from its boozy, medicinal bite. Don't be swayed by the BR540 comparisons; this beast stands on its own, for better or worse.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Edition Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper mixed bag, isn't it? For some, it's a classy, versatile gem punching well above its price tag, a refined "gentleman's scent" that performs. For others, it's a generic, synthetic mess that evokes cheap aftershave. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite what some reviewers say.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 7%
Floral 13% 15%
Fruity 0% 3%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 32% 21%
Warm 17% 17%
Woody 12% 20%
Earthy 32% 26%
Animalic 3% 2%
Fresh 2% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sensual Instinct EdP
Black Edition EdP

Notes

Only in Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum
Coffee 100%
Only in Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum
Praline 56% Rose 44%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 41% vs 21%
Cedar 24% vs 22%
Only in Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum
Amber 34%
Only in Black Edition Eau de Parfum
Incense 21% Tobacco 18% Tonka Bean 17%

Accords

Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum Black Edition Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
67%
77%
Woody
100%
88%
Mossy
50%
83%
Rose
83%
Amber
51%
71%
Coffee
71%
Earthy
71%
Powdery
68%
Citrus
68%
58%
Lactonic
55%
Warm Spicy
48%
51%
Nutty
Floral
48%
Sweet shared
100%
67%
Woody shared
77%
100%
Mossy shared
88%
50%
83%
Amber shared
83%
51%
71%
Earthy shared
71%
71%
68%
68%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
48%
51%
48%

Performance

Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum Black Edition Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sensual Instinct 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

Its beast-mode performance and heavy, sweet-mossy accords make it far too overpowering for an office setting. Perfect for a seductive date night or a formal affair where you want to leave a lasting impression due to its strong, unique character.

Black Edition Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean profile lend itself well to office and casual wear, as many users highlight its 'office-friendly' nature. The woody-violet character is versatile for dates, but could be a bit too understated for formal events and too complex for active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
61%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Earthy, Sweet accords and Oakmoss, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sensual Instinct Eau de Parfum
Black Edition Eau de Parfum
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