102 community ratings

First Instinct Extreme

2018MenModern

7.4/ 10

Community score
102 ratings

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men that sets the chill of kiwano and gin tonic against a warm base of amber and suede; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 109 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Kiwano

Gin tonic

Heart notesfirst few hours

Citrus notes Sichuan pepper Violet leaf

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amber Suede

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does First Instinct Extreme smell like?

It lasts well and projects at a moderate level. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer close behind. Daily wear and leisure lead, though evenings and nights out work too. Most voters read it as masculine and modern.

It opens with kiwano and gin tonic, giving a fruity, icy freshness. The heart of citrus notes, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf adds a spicy, lightly floral middle. Amber and suede in the base sweeten and soften it. The overall feel is fresh, sweet and a little synthetic; Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Man and Zara W/End till 3:00 AM have a close profile.