Basic Instinct
meets Dunhill Pure.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with ozonic; Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Van Gils Basic InstinctConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Alfred Dunhill Dunhill PureConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2002 | 2006 |
| Leading accords | ozonic · aquatic · citrus | warm spicy · floral · fresh spicy |
| Notes unique to this record | Cucumber, Melon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot, Pineapple, Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Rose, Violet, Jasmine, Musk, Rum, Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver | Lotus Leaf, White Pepper, Cardamom, Iris |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.00 · 100 votes | 2.76 · 123 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.08 · 109 votes | 2.16 · 143 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Basic Instinct
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Dunhill Pure
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed ozonic and aquatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed warm spicy and floral direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.