Is Perfume Parlour Pole Innate a dupe of Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct for Her?

First Instinct for Her EDP

Abercrombie & Fitch   Original Favourite

Pole Innate EDP

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First Instinct for Her Eau de Parfum bottle First Instinct for Her EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Pole Innate Eau de Parfum bottle Pole Innate EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - First Instinct for Her EDP
A perfectly pleasant amber-floral with a tropical kick that's sadly let down by fleeting performance. It's affordable, mass-appealing, and generally well-liked by those who prefer simple, sweet scents, but don't expect it to last.
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Our Verdict - Pole Innate EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Abercrombie & Fitch, First Instinct Her - a floral fragrance led by Magnolia, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
First Instinct for Her EDP A Pole Innate EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
First Instinct for Her EDP
Pole Innate EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 54% vs 46%
Amber 45% vs 53%
Orange Blossom 41% vs 100%
Passionfruit 37% vs 33%
Magnolia 35% vs 37%
Grapefruit 27% vs 28%
Only in First Instinct for Her
Orchid 58%
Shared Notes
Passionfruit 37% vs 33%
Magnolia 35% vs 37%
Grapefruit 27% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 41% vs 100%
Only in First Instinct for Her
Orchid 58%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 54% vs 46%
Amber 45% vs 53%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

First Instinct for Her Pole Innate
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

First Instinct for Her

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its light sillage and poor longevity often noted by reviewers, First Instinct for Her is best suited for casual settings or the office where it won't overpower. Its gentle, sweet nature makes it approachable for everyday wear rather than formal events or energetic sport.

Pole Innate

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
70%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Amber

Key Differences

Without orchid

Where to buy

First Instinct for Her EDP
Pole Innate EDP
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)

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