Dupe Pair
97%
Very Similar
First Instinct for Her Eau de Parfum bottle First Instinct for Her
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Pole Innate Eau de Parfum bottle Pole Innate

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - First Instinct for Her
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
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

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 17%
Floral 37% 38%
Fruity 13% 10%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 39% 38%
Warm 12% 12%
Woody 3% 3%
Earthy 5% 6%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 12% 16%

Mood

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

Notes

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%

Accords

First Instinct for Her Pole Innate
100%
Amber
66%
92%
Sweet
54%
88%
Floral
90%
68%
Citrus
78%
69%
Vanilla
51%
Tropical
50%
Aromatic
49%
Powdery
49%
Fruity
Amber shared
100%
66%
Sweet shared
92%
54%
Floral shared
88%
90%
Citrus shared
68%
78%
69%
51%
50%
49%
49%

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

Overall
97%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
98%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Citrus, Amber accords and Orange Blossom, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

First Instinct for Her
Pole Innate
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