First Instinct

First Instinct, a Fresh Fruity Woody

Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct is a fresh fruity woody scent. Our version keeps that feel, opening with apple, bergamot, and spices before a sage, green notes, and jasmine heart settles over suede, musk, and vetiver.

The Story Behind the Scent

Abercrombie & Fitch built First Instinct as a fresh, spontaneous scent, all juicy apple and clean woods. The idea was easy, instinctive confidence.

That fresh ease is its appeal. The apple and bergamot keep it juicy, the sage and green notes add a clean lift, and the suede and vetiver keep it smooth. Our interpretation follows that same easy path.

How Our Version Compares to the Original

The original is a designer scent. Here is how our version compares.

Who It’s For

This is for the man who wants a fresh, clean, easy scent. Crisp and versatile, it works day or night and suits most seasons.

Notes

Top notes: Apple, Bergamot, Spices

Heart notes: Sage, Green Notes, Jasmine

Base notes: Suede, Musk, Vetiver

How it Smells

It opens fresh and juicy, with apple, bergamot, and a touch of spice.

The heart is green and soft, with sage, green notes, and jasmine.

The base is smooth and clean, with suede, musk, and vetiver giving a lasting finish.

Common Questions

What does First Instinct smell like?

It is a fresh fruity woody. Apple and bergamot open it, sage and green notes fill the heart, and a smooth suede and vetiver base rounds it off.

Is this the same as the Abercrombie & Fitch original?

No. This is our own interpretation made to capture the feel of the original. It is not produced by or affiliated with Abercrombie & Fitch.

How long does it last?

Built at up to 40% perfume oil, it wears far longer than the original eau de toilette.

What size is the bottle?

You can choose between 50 ml and 100 ml, both made in the EU as an eau de parfum concentration.

Is it only for men?

It leans masculine, though its fresh, clean character has broad appeal.

When should I wear it?

It works day or night and suits most seasons.

Disclaimer

Abercrombie & Fitch and First Instinct are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Abercrombie & Fitch in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.