First Instinct Blue Eau de Parfum vs Reserve For Man Eau de Parfum

First Instinct Blue

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	£

Reserve For Man

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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 - Reserve For Man

A modern, mass-appealing fresh spicy blend that's an easy reach for anyone wanting to smell good without breaking the bank. It's a crowd-pleaser, no doubt about it, and well worth a blind buy.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	11%	9%
Floral	7%	4%
Fruity	12%	15%
Green	17%	18%
Sweet	20%	19%
Warm	23%	23%
Woody	13%	11%
Earthy	5%	11%
Animalic	2%	0%
Fresh	23%	21%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

First Instinct Blue EdP

Reserve For Man EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 44% vs 20%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Bergamot 32% Cardamom 23%

Only in Reserve For Man

Green 20% Ginger 20% Grapefruit 20% Thyme 20%

Shared Notes

Lavender 41% vs 33%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Rosemary 31% Pepper 27%

Only in Reserve For Man

Pineapple 33% Nutmeg 33%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Sandalwood 36% Tonka Bean 33% Amber 31%

Only in Reserve For Man

Oakmoss 25% Cedar 25% Cinnamon 25% Vanilla 25%

Accords

First Instinct Blue Reserve For Man

100%

Fresh Spicy

100%

94%

Aromatic

69%

60%

Fruity

72%

66%

Warm Spicy

65%

Lavender

52%

63%

Woody

60%

47%

Green

62%

49%

Fresh

60%

56%

Citrus

58%

Sweet

54%

52%

Amber

Cinnamon

52%

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

Aromatic shared

94%

69%

Fruity shared

60%

72%

Warm Spicy

66%

Lavender shared

65%

52%

Woody shared

63%

60%

Green shared

47%

62%

Fresh shared

49%

60%

Citrus shared

56%

58%

Sweet

54%

Amber

52%

Cinnamon

52%

Performance

First Instinct Blue Reserve For Man

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.

Reserve For Man

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual Sport

Also Works:

Formal

Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for almost any occasion, from casual outings to office wear, though perhaps not your top choice for the most formal events. Users frequently praise its wearability across various settings.