Basic Instinct is an older Victoria's Secret release from 2004, built as a fruity floral with a heavier, more classical structure than the brand's later work. Plum and apricot open it sweet and slightly jammy, then a full white floral heart of Turkish rose, tuberose and gardenia takes hold. Patchouli and vanilla close it warm and a little earthy. It suits anyone who likes big, heady florals rather than light modern ones.
Fragrance notes
Top: Plum, apricot
Heart: Turkish rose, tuberose, gardenia
Base: Patchouli, vanilla
How it wears
The fruit burns off quickly and the white florals carry most of the wear, so it turns richer than the opening suggests. Patchouli and vanilla give the finish a warm, resinous weight that reads best in autumn and winter. Suits evenings and cold-weather wear rather than the office or high summer.
Size and concentration
Eau de Parfum. Eau de Parfum carries a higher concentration of fragrance oil than Eau de Toilette, so it sits closer to the skin for longer and develops more slowly through the day.
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