How it smells
It smells mostly white floral and musky. Orange blossom and bergamot at the top, freesia and jasmine in the middle and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Instinct notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Rachel Zoe Instinct EDP
Rachel Zoe is the house behind Instinct EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Instinct for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Houbigant Quelques Fleurs and Lancôme Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Instinct
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by musky and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and musky smells and notes like freesia and musk. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley.
Sillage and projection
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Houbigant Quelques Fleurs and Lancôme Variety spread further.
Instinct dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (5 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (6 shared notes), Fred Hayman Touch (5 shared notes) and Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Instinct?
Spring.
Can men wear Instinct?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.