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Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme vs MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme and MDCI Parfums Invasion Barbare compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

First Instinct ExtremeAbercrombie & Fitch20184.2★
81% alikevs
Invasion BarbareMDCI Parfums20054.4★

The difference in plain words

First Instinct Extreme and Invasion Barbare are very similar; both have Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Musk. First Instinct Extreme leans more tropical, while Invasion Barbare leans aromatic. Invasion Barbare lasts longer and projects more; First Instinct Extreme gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingInvasion Barbare
Stronger projectionInvasion Barbare
Better perceived valueFirst Instinct Extreme
More of a night scentFirst Instinct Extreme

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 Extreme ● Invasion Barbare
Fresh SpicyWarm SpicyMuskyOzonicPowderyAromaticLavenderTropical
Both share: Violet Leaf · Cardamom · Musk
Only in First Instinct Extreme: Carambola (Star Fruit) · Pepper · Mandarin Leaf · Sichuan Pepper · Saffron · Coconut Milk · Amber · Suede +1
Only in Invasion Barbare: Grapefruit · Bergamot · Lavender · Thyme · Ginger · Vanilla · Patchouli

Community votes

First Instinct Extreme ← · → Invasion Barbare
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Invasion Barbare +18
57
75
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 →
Invasion Barbare +10
44
54
Price valueFirst Instinct Extreme +45
77
32
Night-nessFirst Instinct Extreme +10
45
35
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
First Instinct Extreme profile →Invasion Barbare profile →