Fragrance comparison

DNWR vs First Instinct Blue

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 745 ratings analysed

DNWR

Zara

3.4630 votes

Rank #25,983 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

First Instinct Blue

Abercrombie & Fitch

3.68715 votes

Rank #3,439 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Instinct Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

DNWR
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Instinct Blue
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

DNWR2/5

First Instinct Blue3/5

Ratings & consensus: First Instinct Blue
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNWR
Sillage & projection: DNWR
Value for money: First Instinct Blue
Versatility: Not scored
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

DNWRZara

First Instinct BlueAbercrombie & Fitch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

3.68/ 5 · 715 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerFirst Instinct BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

26%Love

50%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

630 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDNWR

SillageDNWR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value73

Category winnerFirst Instinct BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

lavender48%

woody30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotLavenderRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AppleBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderRosemaryPepper

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,439

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews112

Category winnerFirst Instinct BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara DNWR introduces a sharp herbal freshness that feels casual, clean, and modern. Rosemary and clean lavender lead the scent, making it a reliable option for warm morning runs or running weekend errands in a basic tee and jeans. The base settles into quiet woods, keeping the blend straightforward and easy to wear th…

Reviews →

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.

Reviews →

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, DNWR or First Instinct Blue?

First Instinct Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. DNWR is rated 3.46/5 from 30 votes; First Instinct Blue is rated 3.68/5 from 715 votes. Choose DNWR for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Instinct Blue for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DNWR or First Instinct Blue?

DNWR lasts longest (DNWR 67/100, First Instinct Blue 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNWR or First Instinct Blue?

DNWR projects furthest (DNWR 60/100, First Instinct Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNWR and First Instinct Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is DNWR or First Instinct Blue better for summer or winter?

DNWR suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNWR and First Instinct Blue?

DNWR features Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. 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.