Instinct (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Béatrice Piquet
232 ratings
From your scent profile
David Beckham Instinct Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy, masculine scent that suits spring and summer days, daily wear and the office.
Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.
How does it perform?
From 206 community ratings, all out of 10.
Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
50% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
Fresh
Citrus
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
WoodyWhat does Instinct (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
The top is bergamot, mandarin orange leaf and grapefruit, opening bright and green. Star anise, cardamom and pimento bring spice in the heart. Patchouli, white amber and Haitian vetiver form a woody base. The accords also read slightly synthetic.
Most voters pick spring and summer, and few choose winter. Daily, leisure and business wear lead the votes. Longevity and sillage are rated weak, so it may need a refresh during the day. Most voters read it as masculine. Two perfumes with a close profile are Follow Your Instinct and Molton Brown Vetiver & Grapefruit.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Mandarin orange leaf
- Grapefruit
First hours
- Star anise
- Cardamom
- Pimento
Towards evening
- Patchouli
- White amber
- Haitian vetiver
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 32%Summer
- 23%Autumn
- 8%Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter- Daytime24%
- Casual23%
- Office23%
- Sport14%
- Evening8%
- Nighttime8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
58% matchFollow Your Instinct (Eau de Toilette)
David Beckham · 2019
53% matchBerlin
Gallivant · 2017
53% matchVetiver & Grapefruit (Eau de Toilette)
Molton Brown · 2019
52% matchOriental Essence - Maharaja d'Or
Rituals · 2016
52% matchInstinct Gold Edition
David Beckham · 2015
51% matchSunday Cologne (Eau de Cologne)
Byredo · 2014
51% matchVoyage Bleu (Eau de Parfum)
Armaf
50% matchEmeer
Lattafa · 2023
More from David Beckham
By the Same Perfumer
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Eau de Parfum)
Guerlain · 2005
Trussardi Uomo (1983) (Eau de Toilette)
Trussardi · 1983
Sun Men (Eau de Toilette)
Jil Sander · 2002
Hugo Deep Red
Hugo Boss · 2001
1881 Eau d'Été 2003 pour Femme
Cerruti · 2003
Sun Men Fresh
Jil Sander · 2008
Emporio Armani Night for Him
Giorgio Armani · 2003
Cascade
Chopard · 2009
Last updated: October 26, 2026