M
Musky · 2018

First Instinct Extreme

by Abercrombie & Fitch
Rating4.2 ★ 745 votes
GenderMen
Year2018
Price$$$$Designer
MuskyFresh SpicyWarm Spicy
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
12 notes
topfirst impression
Carambola (Star Fruit)PepperMandarin Leaf
heartthe character
Violet LeafSichuan PepperCardamomSaffron
basethe foundation
MuskCoconut MilkAmberSuedeCashmirwood

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
57
fleetingeternal
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 →
44
intimateenormous
Price value77
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean90
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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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 →
top 8
MuskyFresh SpicyWarm SpicyTropicalFruityAmberPowderyOzonic
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Tropical
Fruity
Amber
Powdery
Ozonic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
9%
moderate
48%
long lasting
38%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
8%
moderate
59%
strong
26%
enormous
7%
Season
spring
29%
summer
26%
fall
27%
winter
18%
Time of day
day
55%
night
45%
Gender
female
1%
more female
1%
unisex
4%
more male
26%
male
68%
Value
way overpriced
2%
overpriced
3%
ok
17%
good value
46%
great value
33%

What people say

What people love
pleasanttropicalfruityspicyscentgoodlongevityaboveaverageperformanceexcellentsummer
What people criticise
syntheticopeningslightlycloyingintensepeppernotepotentiallypolarizingoccasionalpicklelike

Smells similar

by scent profile
82% match
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Salvatore Ferragamo
muskycoffee
81% match
Invasion Barbare MDCI Parfums
MDCI Parfums
aromaticlavender
81% match
Shiyaaka Blue Khadlaj Perfumes
Khadlaj Perfumes
citruslavender
80% match
Ed Hardy Villain for Men Christian Audigier
Christian Audigier
fresh spicylavender

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

Black PepperCarambola (S…Mandarin LeafCardamomSaffronViolet LeafSichuan Pepp…MuskAmberSuedeCoconut MilkCashmirwood
topheartbase

Signature pair: Saffron and Suede

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The First Instinct line

6 versions
Original2016First Instinct
More Aquatic, Aromatic
Less Warm Spicy
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2017Womenfor Her
More Sweet, Floral
Less Musky
Fades sooner
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2018Blue
More Aromatic, Lavender
Less Musky
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2020Together Eau de Toilette For Him
More Woody, Sweet
Less Musky
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2019WomenSheer
More White Floral, Citrus
Less Warm Spicy
Fades sooner · Projects less
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of First Instinct Extreme are musky and fresh spicy. It opens with Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pepper, reveals Violet Leaf and Sichuan Pepper at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Coconut Milk. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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