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By Kilian In the City of Sin vs Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct

By Kilian In the City of Sin and Victoria's Secret Basic Instinct compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

In the City of SinBy Kilian20123.9★
84% alikevs
Basic InstinctVictoria's Secret20043.9★

The difference in plain words

In the City of Sin and Basic Instinct are very similar; both have Plum, Apricot and Turkish Rose. In the City of Sin leans more aromatic, while Basic Instinct leans white floral. Basic Instinct is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentBasic Instinct

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● In the City of Sin ● Basic Instinct
FruityWarm SpicySweetWoodyRoseWhite FloralPatchouliTuberose
Both share: Plum · Apricot · Turkish Rose · Patchouli
Only in In the City of Sin: Guatemalan Cardamom · Pink Pepper · Bergamot · Incense · Atlas Cedar
Only in Basic Instinct: Gardenia · Tuberose · Vanilla

Community votes

In the City of Sin ← · → Basic Instinct
Time of day
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night
Season
spring
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winter

Metrics

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Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Price value≈ even
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Night-nessBasic Instinct +44
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Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine