First Instinct Blue Eau de Parfum vs Opus Homme Eau de Parfum

First Instinct Blue

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Opus Homme

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First Instinct Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - First Instinct Blue

A solid, approachable 'blue' scent with mass appeal, especially at discounter prices. Don't expect beast-mode performance; this is a fleeting but pleasant experience often compared to Dylan Blue or the A&F classic Fierce.

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Our Verdict - Opus Homme

This one's a proper divisive scent, eliciting strong opinions from love to absolute loathing. If you're after a beast-mode, sweet, lemon-vanilla punch that fills a room and gets noticed, this budget-friendly option might just be your loud, unapologetic cup of tea. Just be prepared for the 'laundry detergent' comparisons.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	19%
Floral	7%	7%
Fruity	12%	9%
Green	17%	12%
Sweet	20%	26%
Warm	23%	17%
Woody	13%	10%
Earthy	5%	11%
Animalic	2%	0%
Fresh	23%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

First Instinct Blue EdP

Opus Homme EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 44% vs 27%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Bergamot 32% Cardamom 23%

Only in Opus Homme

Lemon 31% Orange 23% Neroli 18%

Shared Notes

Lavender 41% vs 31%

Rosemary 31% vs 18%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Pepper 27%

Only in Opus Homme

Cardamom 27% Nutmeg 23%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 32% vs 29%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Sandalwood 36% Amber 31%

Only in Opus Homme

Vanilla 31% Patchouli 23% Vetiver 17%

Accords

First Instinct Blue Opus Homme

100%

Fresh Spicy

79%

94%

Aromatic

100%

Vanilla

98%

56%

Citrus

85%

66%

Warm Spicy

76%

65%

Lavender

64%

63%

Woody

60%

Fruity

Sweet

60%

Patchouli

55%

52%

Amber

49%

Fresh

52%

47%

Green

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

79%

Aromatic shared

94%

100%

Vanilla

98%

Citrus shared

56%

85%

Warm Spicy shared

66%

76%

Lavender shared

65%

64%

Woody shared

63%

60%

Fruity

60%

Sweet

60%

Patchouli

55%

Amber

52%

Fresh shared

49%

52%

Green

47%

Performance

First Instinct Blue Opus Homme

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

First Instinct Blue

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it excellent for office and casual wear, including the gym. The general consensus on its poor longevity and sillage makes it unsuitable for formal events and less ideal for dates where you want the scent to last.

Opus Homme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong sillage often associated with 'clubbing scents', it's too potent for office and formal wear. It's best suited for casual nights out or dates where you want to make a statement, reflecting the feedback on its loud and sweet nature.