Victoria's Secret
Basic Instinct
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Eau de Parfum2004WomenLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Strong$36 retail★ 3.9 community rating
A sensual blend of creamy tuberose and rose softened by fruity sweetness, grounded with animalic warmth and earthy patchouli
Top Notes
White FloralFruityPatchouliTuberoseSweetRoseWoodyWarm SpicyLactonicAnimalic
Base Notes
amberpatchoulipeachvetiverwoody notes
Accords
white floral· Dominantfruity· Dominantpatchouli· Prominenttuberose· Prominentsweet· Moderaterose· Moderatewoody· Moderatelactonic· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderateanimalic· Moderate
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Best Seasons
Spring48%
Summer37%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter93%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional96%
Casual89%
Community Insights
★ 3.9 from 538 ratingsWhat people who wear Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
white floral
fruity
patchouli
tuberose
sweet
rose
woody
warm spicy
Longevity
Very weak8%
Weak5%
Moderate29%
Long lasting32%
Eternal26%
Sillage
Intimate8%
Moderate39%
Strong30%
Enormous23%
Who wears it
Female79%
More female10%
Unisex10%
More male0%
Male0%
Listed as Women
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced0%
Overpriced7%
Ok31%
Good value41%
Great value21%
What people like
- Suitable for evening and professional occasions
- Earthy patchouli adds rich sophisticated depth
- Dominant clean musk with alluring quality
- Has a subtle come-hither quality
What people dislike
- Vintage-style profile may feel dated to some
- Heavy profile may be unsuitable for daily wear
- Potentially headache-inducing if over-applied
- Aggressively sharp and intense initial opening
What wearers say
“Wow.. I got this because it's on sale for $12.99 right now. This isn't basic a** victoria's secret perfume, this is like REAL perfume lol. This doesn't smell like their typical fruity floral. Patchouli and plum, tuberose, a little gardenia and rose. Very nice. Not daytime summer. Possibly nighttime summer (depending where you live). Would be good for fall/winter, day or night.”
“Debuted the same year as Prada Amber, and despite the difference in notes--it was a dupe for the Prada at a cheaper price. After this was discontinued VS gave up on femme fatale perfumes and stuck with what teenagers like. Candy. Right now they're trying to branch out with the elixir body sprays, but you won't see anything like Basic Instinct again in their perfume line up.”
“This beauty smells like royal purple! I have a bottle of the original and also have the mist that I bought last year. Both smell glorious! This is so different from other VS fragrances but it IS today's epitome of "Victoria's Secret".Exquisite.”
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