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Pluto vs First Instinct Sheer

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

Updated 212 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Instinct Sheer takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Pluto

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • First Instinct Sheer

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pluto1/4
First Instinct Sheer3/4
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
PlutoZara
First Instinct SheerAbercrombie & Fitch
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 44%Had 6%Want 50%
3.42/ 5 · 208 votes
Have 54%Had 17%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

18%Love
49%Like
17%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity40
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityFirst Instinct Sheer

SillageFirst Instinct Sheer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value70
Category winnerPlutoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
musky90%
white floral80%
powdery70%
fresh spicy60%
aromatic50%
white floral100%
citrus92%
fresh84%
musky77%
ozonic69%
fresh spicy61%
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 = shared
Top
Bergamot
Heart
Orange Blossom
Base
Musk
Top
Mountain AirBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyHibiscus
Base
MuskAmberWoody Notes
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 season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men50
Unisex50
Women0
Men2
Unisex10
Women88
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,095

PerfumerCeline Barel, Jean-Marc Chaillan

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerFirst Instinct SheerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

First 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 →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pluto or First Instinct Sheer?

First Instinct Sheer takes 3 of 4 categories. Pluto is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; First Instinct Sheer is rated 3.42/5 from 208 votes. Choose Pluto for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose First Instinct Sheer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pluto or First Instinct Sheer?

First Instinct Sheer lasts longest (First Instinct Sheer 56/100, Pluto 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pluto or First Instinct Sheer?

First Instinct Sheer projects furthest (First Instinct Sheer 55/100, Pluto 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pluto and First Instinct Sheer 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 Pluto or First Instinct Sheer better for summer or winter?

Pluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pluto and First Instinct Sheer?

Pluto has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk. 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.

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