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    Silver Rain vs. Basic Instinct

    Moderately similar
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    Silver Rain wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Silver Rain vs. Basic Instinct
    Silver RainBasic Instinct
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20042002
    GenderFemaleMale
    PerfumerClaude DirHarry Frémont
    Best seasonWinterSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Silver Rain

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Citrus
    Floral
    Powdery

    Basic Instinct

    Ozonic
    Aquatic
    Citrus
    Woody
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    BlackcurrantMelonPineappleLavenderNutmeg
    Heart
    MagnoliaRed roseJasmineGardeniaTuberoseSugarPlum
    JasmineOrange BlossomViolet
    Base
    PatchouliVanillaOudTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskHeliotrope
    AmberOakmossPatchouliVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Silver Rain vs. Basic Instinct
    Silver RainBasic Instinct
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The anise and green apple opening is a statement, it announces itself before it asks permission. From there, this is sweet without apology: plum and sugar over a patchouli base that stays and stays.Silver Rain
    Most Victoria's Secret fragrances announce themselves. This one stays close. The powder is the point, it transforms the tuberose and plum into something that smells like skin.Basic Instinct