Oriflame True Instinct
How it smells
It smells mostly aquatic and ozonic. Watermelon and sea notes at the top, nutmeg and ginger in the middle and cedar and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
True 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 Oriflame True Instinct
Oriflame is the house behind True Instinct.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aquatic (100%), followed by ozonic and marine. You will probably like it if you enjoy aquatic and ozonic smells and notes like nutmeg and cedar. Less obvious notes include green apple, geranium and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.69 out of 5.
How far True Instinct spreads
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit and Gisada Ambassador Intense spread further.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is summer. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: summer, fall, winter and spring. If you need something for spring, Yves Saint Laurent Y is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
True Instinct for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aquatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Gisada Ambassador Intense has more depth.
True Instinct dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Fahrenheit (5 shared notes), Gisada Ambassador Intense (6 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes) and Jaguar (6 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear True Instinct?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does True Instinct last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2011.