Spicebomb Night Vision Eau de Parfum vs First Instinct Blue Eau de Parfum

Spicebomb Night Vision

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

First Instinct Blue

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Spicebomb Night Vision

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First Instinct Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spicebomb Night Vision

Spicebomb Night Vision EDP is a divisive one, some rave about its unique fresh-spicy-nutty blend, while others find it generic or overtly synthetic. It's a bold, beast-mode performer for those who love their scents loud and proud, carving out its own niche in the Spicebomb line.

Acquired

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.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	11%
Floral	3%	7%
Fruity	5%	12%
Green	20%	17%
Sweet	14%	20%
Warm	26%	23%
Woody	12%	13%
Earthy	9%	5%
Animalic	1%	2%
Fresh	26%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Spicebomb Night Vision EdP

First Instinct Blue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 18% vs 44%

Cardamom 14% vs 23%

Only in Spicebomb Night Vision

Pepper 14% Nutmeg 11% Pimiento 11% Clove 11% Lemon 10% Grapefruit 10%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Bergamot 32%

Shared Notes

Lavender 19% vs 41%

Rosemary 16% vs 31%

Only in Spicebomb Night Vision

Mint 18% Clary Sage 17% Mastic 15% Coriander 14%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Pepper 27%

Only in Spicebomb Night Vision

Pistachio 14% Hazelnut 14% Fir Resin 12% Cedar 11% Benzoin 11% Peru Balsam 10% Frankincense 10% Patchouli 9% Labdanum 9%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Sandalwood 36% Tonka Bean 33% Amber 31%

Accords

Spicebomb Night Vision First Instinct Blue

100%

Fresh Spicy

100%

98%

Aromatic

94%

90%

Warm Spicy

66%

86%

Woody

63%

Lavender

65%

64%

Amber

52%

64%

Green

47%

55%

Fruity

60%

58%

Fresh

49%

56%

Nutty

Citrus

56%

55%

Balsamic

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

Aromatic shared

98%

94%

Warm Spicy shared

90%

66%

Woody shared

86%

63%

Lavender

65%

Amber shared

64%

52%

Green shared

64%

47%

Fruity shared

55%

60%

Fresh shared

58%

49%

Nutty

56%

Citrus

56%

Balsamic

55%

Performance

Spicebomb Night Vision First Instinct Blue

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spicebomb Night Vision

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual

Its very good projection and longevity make it unsuitable for an office setting where it could be overpowering. Reviews highlight its strength and suitability for nights out, making it ideal for dates and evening casual wear. The sweet, spicy character isn't a perfect fit for formal events or sports.

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.