Instinct d’Animale by Animale
Women 1997
Description
Instinct d'Animale by Animale is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1997, this composition evokes the sensuality of primal instincts through an olfactory structure that combines the freshness of bergamot and lemon top notes with a heart of jasmine and rose. The base rests on a warm and persistent blend of vanilla, amber and musk, creating an enveloping…
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Key notes
Community
49 votes
- Positive 71%
- Negative 22%
- Neutral 6.1%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
173 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
49 votes
Season
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33 votes
Time of day
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28 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Instinct d’Animale
Instinct d’Animale by Animale is a floral chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1997, this composition evokes the sensuality of primal instincts through an olfactory structure that combines the freshness of bergamot and lemon top notes with a heart of jasmine and rose. The base rests on a warm and persistent blend of vanilla, amber and musk, creating an enveloping and timeless atmosphere designed by the house’s creative team.
Woods and mosses Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
17 votes
Sillage
Tied for the lead Strong / Room-filling
35 votes
Character
Tied for the lead Leans feminine / Balanced / Traditionally masculine
3 votes
Value perception
Tied for the lead Fair price / Excellent value
4 votes
Community reviews
3 reviews
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It’s a discontinued classic that costs a small fortune; I waited five years to track one down here in Mexico. Available in 30ml and 100ml, with the latter being the real treasure and hardest to find. It smells different, potent, perfect for those who love strong scents, though I’m serious, it could easily be unisex. It bears no resemblance to anything else, but it’s far more intense than its predecessors. The scent is intoxicating, reminiscent of alcoholic beverages, something not listed in the notes but unmistakably present. It has fruits, musk, wood, and white flowers, but that liquor note dominates. I adore the entire Animale line for its brutal longevity; it lasts through a shower and clings until people ask about it. Ideal for going out at night or special events.
It deceives the senses: the box and liquid look like a fresh floral summer eau de toilette, but it’s a dense winter Chypre with woods and spices. Sometimes it reminds me of Grès Cabochard or Rochas Femme. The opening is floral-fruity, not citrusy, but sweet and mature with an amber liquor touch, powerful and almost alcoholic. Then comes an undisclosed pepper and spicy wood that make it warm, dry, and slightly bitter. It closes with a powdery white musk. It has the structure of the classics, an incredible evolution, and brutal longevity and sillage.
For the brave only. A penetrating scent, very similar to the classic Animale but with much more Chypre power. Without looking at the notes, I smell honey and moss. I doubt many women could wear this without hesitation.