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First Instinct Blue by Abercrombie & Fitch
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First Instinct Blue

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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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3,021 VOTES
LONGEVITY
55
Moderate
561 votes
SILLAGE
50
Moderate
585 votes
LOVE / HATE
48
Neutral
616 votes
PRICE VALUE
68
Good value
459 votes
RR SCORE
78
Well supported
800 votes
Ratings800
OVERALL63Well regarded3,021 votes

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Apple Bergamot Cardamom
MIDDLE
BASE

Main Accords

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Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Woody
Spicy
Fruity
Aquatic
Citrus
Amber
Synthetic

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GENDER APPEAL

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REVIEW SENTIMENT

40%positive
Positive35
Neutral34
Negative18

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It looks easiest to wear in spring and winter.

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WHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT

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Mass appealing fresh shower-gel scent

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Versatile for gym and casual wear

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Inoffensive, clean daily driver

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Ideal for spring and summer heat

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Masculine, seductive fruit and spice blend

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Proven compliment getter for younger men

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Sturdy and attractive bottle design

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Easy dumb-reach fragrance choice

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Refreshing apple and bergamot opening

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Excellent value at discount retailers

WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR

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Cheap plastic cap feels low quality

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Boring for experienced fragrance collectors

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Can cause headaches if over-applied

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Requires excessive sprays for performance

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Redundant if you own Dylan Blue

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Overly heavy on synthetic ambroxan

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Harsh, synthetic, alcoholic opening

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Generic and unoriginal blue profile

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Weak projection and soft sillage

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Very poor longevity on skin

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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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Overall#3,289
Top Rated#9,954
Most Reviewed#2,100
Best Longevity#40,552
Best Sillage#45,669
Price Value#3,318

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