Abercrombie & Fitch
Rank #12,095 White FloralCitrus
First Instinct Sheer vs Pluto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
First Instinct Sheer takes 3 of 4 categories.
First Instinct SheerChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
PlutoChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
First Instinct Sheer3/4
Pluto1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- First Instinct Sheer
- Sillage & projection
- First Instinct Sheer
- Value for money
- Pluto
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- First Instinct Sheer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
First Instinct SheerAbercrombie & FitchPlutoZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.42/ 5 · 208 votes
Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate18%Love
49%Like
17%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
190 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFirst Instinct Sheer
SillageFirst Instinct Sheer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPlutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
musky77%
ozonic69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
musky90%
white floral80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
aromatic50%
Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mountain AirBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyHibiscus
Base
MuskAmberWoody Notes
Top
Bergamot
Heart
Orange Blossom
Base
Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,095
PerfumerCeline Barel, Jean-Marc Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#42,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerFirst Instinct SheerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFirst Instinct Sheer by Abercrombie & Fitch is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. First Instinct Sheer was launched in 2019. First Instinct Sheer was created by Jean-Marc Chaillan and Celine Barel. Top notes are Mountain Air, Bergamot and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hibiscu…
Reviews →This cologne delivers a straightforward burst of fresh citrus and light blossoms on a clean base. It feels best suited for warm afternoons when you want something casual and uncomplicated to wear with a plain t-shirt. The simple formula makes it easy to spray generously without worrying about overwhelming anyone aroun…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, First Instinct Sheer or Pluto?
First Instinct Sheer takes 3 of 4 categories. First Instinct Sheer is rated 3.42/5 from 208 votes; Pluto is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose First Instinct Sheer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pluto for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, First Instinct Sheer or Pluto?
First Instinct Sheer lasts longest (First Instinct Sheer 56/100, Pluto 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, First Instinct Sheer or Pluto?
First Instinct Sheer projects furthest (First Instinct Sheer 55/100, Pluto 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do First Instinct Sheer and Pluto smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk.
Is First Instinct Sheer or Pluto better for summer or winter?
Pluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in First Instinct Sheer and Pluto?
First Instinct Sheer has top notes of Mountain Air, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hibiscus, a base of Musk, Amber and Woody Notes. Pluto has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk.
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