482 community ratings

First Instinct Man (Eau de Toilette)

2016MenModern

7.2/ 10

Community score
482 ratings

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's scent, with a fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice, suited to everyday wear; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 447 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.7 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

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
Aquatic
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does First Instinct Man (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Kiwano and gin tonic open it, giving a cool, fruity first impression. Citrus notes, Sichuan pepper and violet leaf follow in the heart, the pepper adding a slight edge without breaking the freshness. Amber and suede soften the base, leaving a sweet, somewhat synthetic finish.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen occasions. It reads masculine and modern. Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme and Diesel Only the Brave have a close profile.