Basic Instinct

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INSPIRED BY: Minds Games's Frenchs Defense

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Embrace the essence of intrigue and sensuality with 'Basic Instinct,' a unisex amber woody fragrance that intertwines mystery and allure, reminiscent of the captivating narrative of the iconic film it draws its inspiration from. Opening with an enigmatic blend of cherry, violet leaves, and chamomile, this scent sets a complex and captivating tone. The heart unfolds with layers of rose, geranium, and mimosa, weaving a tapestry of floral sophistication that mirrors the film's intertwining of allure and danger. The fragrance culminates in a warm, enveloping base of amber, blonde woods, and cedarwood, leaving a lasting impression that is as unforgettable as the movie's plot twists. With its harmonious balance of cherry, amber, sweet, and rose notes, complemented by ozonic, woody, herbal, aromatic, and fresh spicy undertones, this scent is for those who wish to convey an air of mystery and elegance, drawing others in just as the film 'Basic Instinct' captivates its audience.
NOTES

TOP NOTES: Cherry, Violet Leaves and Chamomile
MIDDLE NOTES: Rose, Geranium and Mimosa
BASE NOTES: Amber, Blonde Woods and Cedarwood

FRAGRANCE COLOR

Please note that the color of the fragrance may vary from the image shown due to the handcrafted nature of our products. The hue of the fragrance depends on the base color of the ingredients used. If you have a specific color preference, please mention it in the notes section during checkout.

Mind Games French Defense : French Defense leads with a mouthwatering boldness of dark liquor-saturated cherries; a hypnoticred fruity note that hooks the senses from the start. Threads of soft mimosa and geranium Madagascar woven through the heart transition the fragrance into a skin-warming caress of golden amber and woods.
Mind Games French Defense : French Defense leads with a mouthwatering boldness of dark liquor-saturated cherries; a hypnoticred fruity note that hooks the senses from the start. Threads of soft mimosa and geranium Madagascar woven through the heart transition the fragrance into a skin-warming caress of golden amber and woods.
Mind Games French Defense : French Defense leads with a mouthwatering boldness of dark liquor-saturated cherries; a hypnoticred fruity note that hooks the senses from the start. Threads of soft mimosa and geranium Madagascar woven through the heart transition the fragrance into a skin-warming caress of golden amber and woods.
Mind Games French Defense : French Defense leads with a mouthwatering boldness of dark liquor-saturated cherries; a hypnoticred fruity note that hooks the senses from the start. Threads of soft mimosa and geranium Madagascar woven through the heart transition the fragrance into a skin-warming caress of golden amber and woods.
Mind Games French Defense : French Defense leads with a mouthwatering boldness of dark liquor-saturated cherries; a hypnoticred fruity note that hooks the senses from the start. Threads of soft mimosa and geranium Madagascar woven through the heart transition the fragrance into a skin-warming caress of golden amber and woods.

Customer Reviews

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Nik P
WOW!!!

This scent is AMAZING! I tried French Defenses once and I was mesmerized. I got the exact same feeling from the Basic Instinct! The opening is slightly different (still phenomenal) but the middle, and dry down are spot on! If your trying to find an equivalent to the original or just a show stopping scent you won’t be dissatisfied it’s way better then I expected!!

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Daniel Carl

Smells great

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Matthew Crespo
This is French Defense at a reasonable price!

Wow!! I cannot believe how spot on this is to the OG! French Defense and Banana Republic’s Dark Cherry & Amber are close. Longevity isn’t the best on Dark Cherry & Amber and French Defense is $$$! But Basic Instinct shuts it all down! Longevity was at least 8 hours and projected for at least an hour and a half. Thoroughly impressed with how good this is!

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Charles Singleton

10/10 Blind Buy recommend; to all my blind buy warriors this is worth the risk. 1:1 to the OG, stronger on the opening and the longevity is 12 hours on skin and 24 hrs on clothes.

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Shaun
French Defense

I've never smelled the original or any other versions of this but I can tell you Yom & Layl made a beautiful fragrance. The cherry is fantastic.

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