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Abercrombie & Fitch

First Instinct Sheer

Perfumer: Jean-Marc Chaillan

2019WomenModern
6.3/ 10
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17 ratings
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Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Sheer is a fresh, citrusy and floral women's fragrance with a light, aquatic and green feel.

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How does it perform?

From 25 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.6 /10

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

Sillage
6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.2 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money
7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 47% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Aquatic
  5. Green
  6. Fruity
  7. Sweet
  8. Synthetic

What does First Instinct Sheer smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate; the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It is classed as a women's fragrance and has been discontinued.

It opens bright with bergamot, air accord and pink pepper. In the heart, orange blossom, hibiscus and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch. The base of musk, woods and amber sweetens it slightly and dries down on a woody footing.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Air accord
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Orange blossom
    • Hibiscus
    • Lily of the valley
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Woods
    • Amber

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 30%
    Summer
  • 30%
    Spring
  • 22%
    Autumn
  • 17%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    24%
  • Office
    24%
  • Casual
    21%
  • Sport
    14%
  • Nighttime
    10%
  • Evening
    7%

Least picked for evenings.

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