68 community ratings

True Instinct

Name: True Instinct
Brand: David Beckham

2023MenModern

7.6/ 10

Community score
68 ratings

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David Beckham True Instinct is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic men's fragrance, rounded off with green and woody touches, that leans towards spring and summer and relaxed everyday wear.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 67 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.1 /10

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

Sillage

6.0 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody

What does True Instinct smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business come up most as occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it modern or classic.

Pine needle opens with a cool, green feel, cedarwood carries the heart into a woody base, and vetiver adds a dry, earthy depth at the bottom. Citrus and aquatic accords keep it light, while a spicy tone stays in the background. Issey Miyake Le Sel d'Issey and Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre have a close profile.