First Instinct Extreme Eau de Parfum vs Iconic Statement Blue Eau de Parfum

First Instinct Extreme

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2024
££	Price Tier	£

Iconic Statement Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - First Instinct Extreme

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.

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Our Verdict - Iconic Statement Blue

If you're after an Aventus clone that's cheap as chips and pulls its weight for a sporty fragrance, Reebok's Iconic Statement Blue is worth a punt. It's divisive in the community, but if the shoe fits...

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	3%	13%
Floral	4%	5%
Fruity	5%	7%
Green	12%	5%
Sweet	17%	16%
Warm	32%	24%
Woody	10%	17%
Earthy	6%	16%
Animalic	22%	21%
Fresh	18%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

First Instinct Extreme EdP

Iconic Statement Blue EdP

Notes

Only in Iconic Statement Blue

Bergamot 42% Pepper 36% Cardamom 22%

Only in First Instinct Extreme

Violet Leaf 29% Sichuan Pepper 27% Cardamom 25% Saffron 19%

Only in Iconic Statement Blue

Suede 41% Patchouli 33% Apple 26%

Shared Notes

Musk 26% vs 34%

Amber 20% vs 38%

Only in First Instinct Extreme

Coconut 20% Suede 17% Cashmere Wood 17%

Only in Iconic Statement Blue

Sandalwood 27%

Accords

First Instinct Extreme Iconic Statement Blue

100%

Musky

100%

65%

Powdery

93%

86%

Fresh Spicy

92%

69%

Amber

85%

60%

Citrus

80%

Woody

78%

77%

Warm Spicy

74%

Tropical

74%

Fruity

Leather

65%

63%

Ozonic

60%

Coconut

Patchouli

60%

Aromatic

54%

Musky shared

100%

Powdery shared

65%

93%

Fresh Spicy shared

86%

92%

Amber shared

69%

85%

Citrus shared

60%

80%

Woody

78%

Warm Spicy shared

77%

74%

Tropical

74%

Fruity

74%

Leather

65%

Ozonic

63%

Coconut

60%

Patchouli

60%

Aromatic

54%

Performance

First Instinct Extreme Iconic Statement Blue

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

First Instinct Extreme

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date Sport

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.

Iconic Statement Blue

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Built around fresh spicy and musky elements, this scent is ideal for casual and sporty wear. The 'Aventus for the gym' sentiment from reviews highlights its suitability for active situations, though its moderate projection keeps it versatile enough for day-to-day. It’s a bit too casual for formal events.