Fragrance comparison

Bold Intention vs First Instinct Blue

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 749 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bold Intention

Eudora

4.4134 votes

Rank #26,073 AromaticWoody

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70%scent match

Closely related

First Instinct Blue

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.68715 votes

Rank #3,300 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bold Intention takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bold Intention
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
First Instinct Blue
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Bold Intention5/7

First Instinct Blue2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bold Intention
Community sentiment: Bold Intention
Longevity: Bold Intention
Sillage & projection: First Instinct Blue
Value for money: Bold Intention
Versatility: Bold Intention
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: First Instinct Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Bold IntentionEudora

First Instinct BlueAbercrombie & Fitch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

3.68/ 5 · 715 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerBold IntentionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

26%Love

50%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

630 votes

Category winnerBold IntentionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBold Intention

SillageFirst Instinct Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value73

Category winnerBold IntentionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBergamotRosemaryGingerJuniper

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderPecanCoconut Water

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanFig TreeAmberSandalwoodCashmeranPatchouli

Top

AppleBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderRosemaryPepper

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender. Durations are only published for Bold Intention, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer14

Fall100

Winter76

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBold IntentionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Date 28%Casual 27%Party 25%Work 20%

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,300

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerFirst Instinct BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eudora Bold Intention is an aromatic woody fragrance built on a sharp burst of fresh spices and creamy woods. The first spray punches through with zesty bergamot, green rosemary, and a prickly kick of ginger. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens as roasted pecan and coconut water intro…

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First Instinct Blue by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. First Instinct Blue was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Yves Cassar. Top notes are Apple, Bergamot and Cardamom; middle notes are Lavender, Rosemary and Pepper; base notes are Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bold Intention or First Instinct Blue?

Bold Intention takes 5 of 7 categories. Bold Intention is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes; First Instinct Blue is rated 3.68/5 from 715 votes. Choose Bold Intention for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose First Instinct Blue for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bold Intention or First Instinct Blue?

Bold Intention lasts longest (Bold Intention 62/100, First Instinct Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bold Intention or First Instinct Blue?

Projection is very close: First Instinct Blue 50/100, Bold Intention 48/100 for sillage.

Do Bold Intention and First Instinct Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Rosemary and Lavender.

Is Bold Intention or First Instinct Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bold Intention is the stronger pick. For winter, Bold Intention is the stronger pick. Bold Intention suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bold Intention and First Instinct Blue?

Bold Intention has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Rosemary and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Pecan and Coconut Water, a base of Tonka Bean, Fig Tree, Amber and Sandalwood. First Instinct Blue has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.