What's the difference between Sensual Instinct and Instant Crush?+
Sensual Instinct is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Montale (2019) dominated by Sweet accords. Instant Crush is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Mancera (2019) leaning on Woody accords. They share 2 accords: Amber, Woody.
Which is better, Sensual Instinct or Instant Crush?+
By community rating, Sensual Instinct scores 3.81/5 vs Instant Crush at 4.07/5. On r/fragrance, Sensual Instinct sits at 6.5/10 (mixed) while Instant Crush is 7.2/10 (mixed). Sensual Instinct's standout strength: Excellent longevity and sillage. Instant Crush's standout strength: Excellent longevity and performance; lasts many hours on skin and clothing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Sensual Instinct and Instant Crush smell similar?+
They share 2 notes and 2 accords, including Amber, Woody, Rose, Oakmoss. Sensual Instinct: Sensual Instinct is widely praised for its beautiful warm vanilla-woody profile and impressive performance, but the community emphasizes it is an extremely potent fragrance that requires minimal application (1-2 sprays maximum). Instant Crush: Instant Crush generates genuinely divided opinions within the fragrance community, with passionate devotees calling it addictive and sexy, while detractors find it sickeningly sweet or dominated by a metallic saffron note.
Which lasts longer, Sensual Instinct or Instant Crush?+
Sensual Instinct: Excellent longevity and sillage Instant Crush: Excellent longevity and performance; lasts many hours on skin and clothing Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Sensual Instinct vs Instant Crush?+
Sensual Instinct scores highest for fall wear; Instant Crush scores highest for winter wear. Sensual Instinct leans evening, Instant Crush leans evening.
