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Fierce Cologne bottle Fierce EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2002 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Fierce - 301 Eau de Parfum bottle Fierce - 301 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fierce EDC
This legendary scent is divisive, thanks to reformulations, but for many, it's still pure 2000s nostalgia in a bottle. Expect a clean, masculine hit that projects confidence, even if some original magic is missing.
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Our Verdict - Fierce - 301 EDP
No. 301 recreates Abercrombie's Fierce fresh-citrus-musk formula fairly closely at surface level, but plays it thinner and more linear than the original's legendary sillage, without quite the same lasting compliment-pulling power.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fierce EDC
Fierce - 301 EDP

Notes

Accords

Fierce Fierce - 301
100%
Aromatic
95%
94%
Woody
72%
Citrus
75%
65%
Fresh Spicy
40%
61%
Musky
50%
Marine
60%
55%
Fresh
50%
Earthy
48%
Powdery
47%
Sweet
Aromatic shared
100%
95%
94%
Citrus shared
72%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
40%
Musky shared
61%
50%
60%
55%
50%
48%
47%

Performance

Fierce Fierce - 301
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fierce

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and woody aromatic profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and dates, as many reviews suggest it's a 'sexy' and 'compliment-getting' scent that projects confidence. While some find it too strong for the office, current formulations are often described as weaker, making it more acceptable, but it's generally too casual for formal events.

Fierce - 301

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Bright citrus and marine freshness works best in warmer spring and summer conditions.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Clean and energetic, this suits daily casual wear and the office well but lacks the depth for evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
63%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, citrus, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fierce EDC
Fierce - 301 EDP
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