How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and fruity. Lemon zest and gooseberry at the top, freesia and lily-of-the-valley in the middle and musk and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Authentic Self notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self EDT
Abercrombie & Fitch is the house behind Authentic Self EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Other Abercrombie & Fitch perfumes
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by First Instinct Together, First Instinct Extreme and First Instinct.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €61. That puts it in the middle price range.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco.
The style of Authentic Self
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by fruity and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and fruity smells and notes like freesia and musk. Less obvious notes include pear, jasmine and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
Best season for Authentic Self
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2023.
Perfumes that smell like Authentic Self
Similar picks to try: Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco (7 shared notes), Natura Macadamia (5 shared notes), Britney Spears Prerogative Rave Britney Spears (6 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Britney Spears Prerogative Rave Britney Spears starts from €29.
Questions people ask
When did Authentic Self come out?
It came out in 2023.
Can I wear Authentic Self to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.