What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pepper and juniper berries. The heart brings geranium and rosemary. On the skin it settles into amber and labdanum. Overall it smells aromatic and fresh spicy.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Uomo Istinto 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 Krizia Uomo Istinto EDC
Uomo Istinto EDC is made by Krizia. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Other Krizia perfumes
The house has 19 perfumes here, led by Teatro Alla Scala, Moods by Krizia Uomo and Krazy Krizia.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel.
Uomo Istinto price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel but less than Tom Ford Beau De Jour and Amouage Outlands.
Which weather suits Uomo Istinto
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Tom Ford Beau De Jour and Mont Blanc Individuel last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Krizia Uomo lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like amber and labdanum are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like geranium and amber. Less obvious notes include coriander, myrtle and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1984.
Perfumes that smell like Uomo Istinto
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Beau De Jour (4 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (6 shared notes), Tauer Perfumes 02 L'Air du Desert Marocain unisex (5 shared notes) and Amouage Outlands (5 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Uomo Istinto?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Uomo Istinto come out?
It came out in 2006.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.