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David Beckham

Instinct Gold Edition

Perfumer: Aliénor Massenet

2015MenClassic
5.4/ 10
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David Beckham Instinct Gold Edition is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, green opening of bergamot, lemon and basil to a woody base of cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver.

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Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.1 /10

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

Sillage
5.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 29% of votes are positive.

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.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Green
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody

What does Instinct Gold Edition smell like?

Voters rate its longevity and sillage on the weak side, though the vote count is small, so this is only a hint. With its fresh, citrusy build it sits close to everyday wear and reads as a men's scent.

Bergamot, lemon and basil lead the top. In the heart, cardamom, rosemary and juniper berry add a spicy, herbal touch. Cedarwood, patchouli and vetiver then settle it onto a woody foundation. A synthetic edge runs through the accords as well. Chanel Paris - Édimbourg and Lattafa Emeer have a close profile.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Bergamot
    • Basil
    • Lemon
  2. First hours

    • Cardamom
    • Rosemary
    • Juniper berry
  3. Towards evening

    • Cedarwood
    • Patchouli
    • Vetiver

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 32%
    Spring
  • 26%
    Summer
  • 21%
    Winter
  • 21%
    Autumn
  • Casual
    35%
  • Office
    25%
  • Daytime
    20%
  • Sport
    10%
  • Nighttime
    5%
  • Evening
    5%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026