How it smells
It smells mostly ozonic and aquatic. Melon and tonic water at the top, violet leaf and Sichuan pepper in the middle and musk and suede at the base.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
First Instinct 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
About Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct EDT
First Instinct EDT comes from Abercrombie & Fitch. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €47, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Xerjoff Casamorati La Tosca and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in summer. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are summer, spring, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its ozonic side keeps it clean and easy.
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First Instinct longevity
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Xerjoff Casamorati La Tosca and The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like musk and suede are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far First Instinct spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Arquiste After Sun unisex.
Other versions
There are 5 other versions of this perfume, released between 2017 and 2020.
Perfumes that smell like First Instinct
These perfumes have a close smell: Xerjoff Casamorati La Tosca (3 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Bahar Spray Perfume (4 shared notes), Kenneth Cole Black (4 shared notes) and Arquiste After Sun unisex (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did First Instinct come out?
It came out in 2016.
Can women wear First Instinct?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on ozonic and aquatic.
What is the difference between First Instinct EDT and First Instinct Extreme?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.