First Instinct Man 2016 Eau de Toilette

First Instinct Man (Eau de Toilette) by Abercrombie & Fitch
Bottle Design Studio Pi Design
We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.
7.2 / 10 445 Ratings
A perfume by Abercrombie & Fitch for men, released in 2016. The scent is fresh-fruity. It was last marketed by Inter Parfums.
Pronunciation
We may earn a commission when you buy from links on our site, including the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.

Main accords

Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
KiwanoKiwano Gin tonicGin tonic
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Violet leafViolet leaf Citrus notesCitrus notes Sichuan pepperSichuan pepper
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber SuedeSuede

Perfumer

Videos
Ratings
Scent
7.2445 Ratings
Longevity
6.3399 Ratings
Sillage
6.3401 Ratings
Bottle
7.0416 Ratings
Value for money
7.8218 Ratings
Submitted by OPomone, last update on 03/12/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
First Instinct Extreme by Abercrombie & Fitch
First Instinct Extreme
Le Beau Paradise Garden by Jean Paul Gaultier
Le Beau Paradise Garden
Chic for Men (Eau de Toilette) by Carolina Herrera
Chic for Men Eau de Toilette
Millésime Impérial by Creed
Millésime Impérial
Invictus Aqua (2016) by Rabanne
Invictus Aqua (2016)
L.12.12 Blanc (Eau de Parfum) by Lacoste
L.12.12 Blanc Eau de Parfum

Reviews

9 in-depth fragrance descriptions
8
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
8.5
Scent
Oldish2002

122 Reviews
Oldish2002
Oldish2002
3  
Where have you been ?
I LOVE the smell of this scent ! I finally found a scent that fits so well in the summer. It's laid back somehow, not very powerful to offend, not too weak neither. Perfectly balanced. It's just a light, soft, awesome tropical smell. That melon in it is just magic. A bit sweet, also a touch of freshness in the background. It's 100% a summer banger. For me, it smells like spontaneous craziness lol. Fun days/nights. Being a discrete frag, it can be very versatile (office, dates, parties, casual and so on).
Another advantage it's the price which is pretty low if you ask me.
Performance ? It stays with me 5-6 hours with a decent projection in the first 2 hours and then it stars to fade away slowly as the time passes.
I am in that point where I have more appreciation for the smell of a fragrance and not for the performance of it.
So if you are looking for a nice casual, tropical, easy to wear & cheap, this might suit you.

Overal : 7.5 /10
0 Comments
7
Bottle
8
Sillage
8
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Hitchslap

106 Reviews
Hitchslap
Hitchslap
1  
Sweet & Tart
I notice review sites and YouTubers mentioning a similarity to CH Men by C. Herrera.

I get the sweetness but this, to me, is sweet fruit and not sugar itself.

Not too fruity though, I am really liking it.

There's a tartness that does not die down after an hour or so like others where base notes like musk, woods or resins take over and finish off the lifespan of a scent.

It is still going after 8 hrs. on me.
Definetly warm weather scent and i dont feel awkward wearing it even though I am not a teen or early twenty-something.
0 Comments
8
Bottle
9
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
Brightstar

18 Reviews
Brightstar
Brightstar
1  
Great Smokey Musk Blended with Sweetness Fragrance (8.5/10)
Scent
The scent is smokey musk blend with a sweet scent. The smokey musk scent on the top notes is quite similar to Dolce & Gabbanna 6 L'amoureux.

Longevity
The longevity of the scent is okay, especially on evening, night, and cold season use.
For non 4-seasons countries, the scent is good on evening, night, and cold season. The longevity long-last around 5-6 hours on mentioned period, and 3-4 hours on day.
For the 4-seasons countries, the longevity is around 5-6 hours.

Performance
The performance of this fragrance is okay. For the first 30 minutes, the scent is very similar to D&G 6 L'amoureux. When its goes to middle note, the smokey musk scent is getting soft. This fragrance is good to be wear in closed area and passive activity.

Sillage
The sillage of this First Instinct is okay especially on the top notes. Just only, the scent is quite similar to D&G 6.

Uniqueness
This First Instinct has not much uniqueness to be mention. Only toward its great smokey musk & sweet scent.

Bottle Design
The bottle design of First Instinct is ordinary. Its feel solid and complete when holding the bottle of Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct.
0 Comments
Fraqmental

17 Reviews
Translated Show original Show translation
Fraqmental
Fraqmental
4  
Young pound babe with expiration date
This very sweet and yet fruity fresh fragrance is made for the summer. As far as I know, there's pear(?) in it, which makes First Instinct unique in its category. I wouldn't call it a teeny scent, but at the age of 25 I think I'm already on the verge of wearing it, because its scent DNA is very much aimed at the younger target group. Nevertheless, only recently I received a compliment for it from a 50 year old lady and in general it seems to go down quite well with adult women, as this was not an isolated case. Personally, I miss a little the adult in the fragrance and it doesn't really emphasize my masculinity.

The shelf life is quite ok, in the summer heat good & sometimes 5-6 hours, I think that's ok - but he won't last a whole day.
Projection and Sillage are good, others notice the scent.
My bottle will soon be empty, good that I only had a small one, I will not buy this fragrance anymore - not because it is not good but simply because I can no longer identify with it (longer) - Fierce is clearly more my area at A&F.
For the younger among us, however, it is definitely worth a blind purchase if you consider the price and will please most of them.
0 Comments
6
Pricing
6
Bottle
6
Sillage
6
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Dennis79

23 Reviews
Translated Show original Show translation
Dennis79
Dennis79
5  
The teenager summer melon
This fragrance was given to me by my wife a few years ago because she liked it.

Fragrance (7.5):
How do you feel when you wear First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette?
- The fragrance has melon as a top note - somehow I feel like I'm 18 and transported back to a beach party. He is simply fresh-fruity and resembles for me at least in the opening to Montblancs Legend Spirit (grapefruit).

When do I wear First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette most like?
- In the summer from 20-30 degrees and in my spare time and when I want to feel young.

How can you compare First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette with other summer fragrances?
Artisan Pure : also super fresh, but much more citrusy - for me from 30 degrees and white clothes
Versace Man Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette : more of a pool scent and somehow even more all-rounder, because fresher.
Legend Spirit: Opening very similar, but in the course much sweeter and more towards Hubba-Bubba.

SILLAGE / DURABILITY (6 / 6):
- The sillage is I think ok.
- The durability is good on my skin / clothes 4-6 hours.

FLAKON (6):
- Nice, but average.

PRICE / PERFORMANCE (6):
- The 100ml variant I bought at the time for 45 euros. Price performance is ok.

CONCLUSION:
For all those looking for a fruity teenager fragrance for the summer certainly ok. A fragrance that is cheaper and can also be used well for sports is from Legend Spirit . As a general summer fragrance recommendation also for older people I would recommend Versace Man Eau Fraîche Eau de Toilette and directly from the refrigerator.

P.S.: Curious now? Then just talk to me about bottlings of First Instinct Man Eau de Toilette, Legend Spirit & Artisan Pure. Gladly I give you also a few more tips!
0 Comments
More reviews

Statements

6 short views on the fragrance
CognoSenti45CognoSenti45 2 years ago
7
Bottle
7
Sillage
6
Longevity
8
Scent
Wore it yesterday. I got positive responses. Definitely blind buy worthy for a classic recommendation.
0 Comments
Aquarius1Aquarius1 4 years ago
5
Bottle
9
Sillage
10
Longevity
7
Scent
Fruity, youthful scent. Gave it away to my nephew for him to rock this in high school, I can't see myself wearing such a perfume anymore.
0 Comments
Topfpflanze3Topfpflanze3 4 years ago
9
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
8
Scent
nice tropical, melon heavy scent for summertime partying
0 Comments
FizzyDrinkFizzyDrink 4 months ago
7
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
7.5
Scent
Same family as CH Chic (and that's a good thing) melon, musks, sweetness. GF loves it. Don't get the poor longevity comments. This lasts!
0 Comments
BrightstarBrightstar 7 years ago
8
Bottle
9
Sillage
8
Longevity
9
Scent
Feel complete to have this fragrance. Scent and sillage is okay and suitable for night, evening, and cold time.
0 Comments
HermeshHermesh 8 years ago
6
Bottle
6
Sillage
7
Longevity
5
Scent
Fresh and tangy fragrance, suitable for the office (since it's harmless), but also interchangeable and completely unexciting.
0 Comments
More statements

Charts

This is how the community classifies the fragrance.
Pie Chart Radar Chart

Images

9 fragrance photos of the community
More images

Popular by Abercrombie & Fitch

Fierce (Cologne) by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Night Man by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Man by Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Extreme by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Moment Man by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue Man by Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch Batch No. 46 by Abercrombie & Fitch Away Man by Abercrombie & Fitch Woods (1997) (Cologne) by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Night Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Together Man by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Moment Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch Away Weekend Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce Intense by Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch Naturally Fierce by Abercrombie & Fitch Away Tonight Man by Abercrombie & Fitch