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Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue vs Lacoste Fragrances Essential

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue and Lacoste Fragrances Essential compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

First Instinct BlueAbercrombie & Fitch20183.9★
84% alikevs
EssentialLacoste Fragrances20053.9★

The difference in plain words

First Instinct Blue and Essential are very similar; both have Bergamot, Pepper and Sandalwood. First Instinct Blue leans more lavender, while Essential leans soft spicy. First Instinct Blue is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingAbout the same
Stronger projectionAbout the same
Better perceived valueAbout the same
More of a night scentFirst Instinct Blue

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● First Instinct Blue ● Essential
AromaticFresh SpicyCitrusWoodyGreenFruityWarm SpicyLavender
Both share: Bergamot · Pepper · Sandalwood
Only in First Instinct Blue: Apple · Cardamom · Lavender · Rosemary · Tonka Bean · Amber
Only in Essential: Cassia · Tomato Leaf · Tangerine · Rose · Patchouli

Community votes

First Instinct Blue ← · → Essential
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter

Metrics

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Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
≈ even
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Price value≈ even
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Night-nessFirst Instinct Blue +20
31
11
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
First Instinct Blue profile →Essential profile →