Pure Instinct
Swiss ArabianEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Pure Instinct vs. Yves Saint Laurent Y
Pure Instinct projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pure Instinct | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Dominique Ropion |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pure Instinct
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Amber
Citrus
Green
Warm Spicy
Yves Saint Laurent Y
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Fresh
Amber
Aldehydic
Fruity
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GrapefruitApplePineappleBlack PepperRosemary
AldehydesBergamotGingerLemonMint
Heart
TuberoseRoseCardamomGalbanumPatchouli
AppleViolet LeafPineappleSageGeranium
Base
AmberCedarVanillaVetiverLeather
AmbergrisMuskCedarCedarwoodVetiverBalsam FirIncense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pure Instinct | Yves Saint Laurent Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
The confidence you'd wear if you weren't trying to prove anything. Bright opening, then something earned. The people who get it already know themselves.Yves Saint Laurent Y