Pure Instinct
Swiss ArabianEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Pure Instinct vs. Red Tobacco
Is Pure Instinct better than Red Tobacco?
Red Tobacco wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
AmberAppleVanillaVetiverPatchouliLeather
woodyfresh spicyamberwarm spicysweetvanilla
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Pure Instinct and Red Tobacco?
| Pure Instinct | Red Tobacco | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Spring | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Pure Instinct and Red Tobacco smell?
Pure Instinct
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Amber
Citrus
Green
Warm Spicy
Red Tobacco
Warm Spicy
Tobacco
Sweet
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Amber
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pure Instinct and Red Tobacco share?
Top
GrapefruitApplePineappleBlack PepperRosemary
CinnamonAgarwood (Oud)OudIncenseSaffronPearNutmegGreen AppleWhite Pear
Heart
TuberoseRoseCardamomGalbanumPatchouli
PatchouliLeatherJasmine
Base
AmberCedarVanillaVetiverLeather
Bourbon vanillaTobaccoVanillaMadagascar VanillaAmberSandalwoodAmbergrisGuaiac WoodWhite MuskVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
ApplePineapple
PearGreen AppleWhite Pear
Spicy Notes
CardamomBlack Pepper
CinnamonSaffronNutmeg
Woody Notes
Cedar
Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Animalic Notes
Leather
LeatherAmbergris
Floral Notes
TuberoseRose
Jasmine
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
VanillaMadagascar Vanilla
Amber
Amber
Amber
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Pure Instinct and Red Tobacco work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Pure Instinct or Red Tobacco?
| Pure Instinct | Red Tobacco | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pure Instinct and Red Tobacco?
This one polarizes on the pineapple. Sweet, almost confectionery, right at the front, and that's either the hook or the dealbreaker. If you want a fragrance that announces itself unapologetically.Pure Instinct
It's not trying to be liked by everyone, and that's exactly the point. Red Tobacco projects hard and smells expensive. The opening is a red flag for bubblegum fans.Red Tobacco
The hunt
Where to buy Pure Instinct and Red Tobacco
| Pure Instinct | Red Tobacco | |
|---|---|---|
| 59ml | — | $88.19fragrancenet |
| 4 oz | — | $111.52ecosmetics |
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