First Instinct Eau de Toilette vs Zion Eau de Parfum
First Instinct EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Zion EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
A youthful, tropical cheapie that punches above its weight in scent profile, but you'll be chugging it to get any lasting power. Go easy on the trigger unless you want a melon vape cloud around you.
Zion is Alexandria UK's take on Roja's Elysium, chasing its famous citrus-fougere opening. The grapefruit and bergamot burst is close, but the drydown flattens out fast, trading Elysium's layered vetiver-ambergris richness for a simpler, louder, cheaper-smelling finish with noticeably shorter legs.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it perfect for casual daytime wear, especially in hot weather or at the gym. However, its poor longevity and projection make it unsuitable for formal events and less ideal for office settings where a more subtle scent is preferred.
Seasons
Community season votes for Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme Cologne, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme Cologne, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, fresh, citrus
Adds ambergris and apple, drops amber and citrus
Where to buy
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