Eau Duelle
| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
First Instinct Extreme
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Which Should You Buy?
Eau Duelle EDT is a divisive vanilla, often praised as a non-gourmand masterpiece with intriguing green and spicy facets, yet criticised for weak performance and an unusual opening. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent that thrives on skin chemistry.
A divisive scent for the masses, First Instinct Extreme suffers from inconsistent performance and a cheap shower gel vibe to some, while others sing its praises as a versatile, peppery-sweet crowd-pleaser that punches above its price point.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 3% |
| Floral | 5% | 4% |
| Fruity | 2% | 5% |
| Green | 11% | 12% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 28% | 32% |
| Woody | 10% | 10% |
| Earthy | 7% | 6% |
| Animalic | 14% | 22% |
| Fresh | 19% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and versatile aromatic vanilla profile make it suitable for many settings, particularly date nights. While not beast-mode, its moderate longevity allows it to work for casual wear too, though a bit too distinctive for some formal contexts due to its spicy edge.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh yet spicy profile and generally lighter sillage make it suitable for casual and office wear without being overpowering. The playful tropical notes, however, might be a bit too relaxed for formal events, and its performance variability may require reapplication for longer activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Musk, Saffron notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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