Intense Instinct
Perfumer: Alain Astori
12 ratings
From your scent profile
David Beckham Intense Instinct is a fresh fougère for men that pairs citrus and fruity brightness with a spicy, woody base.
Skunky's take: The kind you spray in the morning to start the day.
How does it perform?
From 17 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
Only 42% 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
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Fougère
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
FougèreWhat does Intense Instinct smell like?
Its longevity is rated as good, though that view rests on only a few votes. There is not enough voting to say much about its sillage, seasons or occasions. It is classed as a men's fragrance.
The top notes of lemon, ginger and watermelon bring freshness and a light sweetness. In the heart, cedar leaf, violet leaf and coriander add a green, spicy turn. The base of white cedarwood, teakwood and musk settles it into a soft, woody warmth. Lacoste Challenge (Eau de Toilette) and Creed Aventus Cologne have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lemon
- Ginger
- Watermelon
First hours
- Cedar leaf
- Violet leaf
- Coriander
Towards evening
- White cedarwood
- Teakwood
- Musk
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Spring
- 21%Winter
- 21%Autumn
- 21%Summer
Spring
Winter
Autumn
Summer- Daytime29%
- Casual29%
- Sport14%
- Office14%
- Nighttime7%
- Evening7%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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43% matchCK One Summer 2015
Calvin Klein · 2015
42% matchVisionary
Alexandria Fragrances · 2022
41% matchAventus Cologne
Creed · 2019
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Xerjoff · 2018
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Last updated: October 26, 2026