Hugo Urban Journey Eau de Toilette vs Instinct For Her Eau de Toilette
Hugo Urban Journey EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDT |
| M | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Instinct For Her EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive. Some reckon it's a solid, unique daily driver with a distinctive tea note, while others dismiss it as forgettable and generic, with performance that's a bit of a joke. Try before you buy, obviously, but don't expect miracles.
Don't let the edgy marketing fool you - Avon's Instinct is a surprisingly demure fresh-green floral. While some find it a bit basic, it's a solid, budget-friendly everyday scent. It certainly won't make you feel like Megan Fox in a leopard-print ad, but it does deliver a reliable, clean vibe.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Most reviews point to weak performance and gentle projection, making it suitable for close-quarters wear. Its fresh, clean profile with green and tea notes makes it an ideal choice for the office or casual day wear where discretion is key.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
This is a clean, inoffensive green-floral that works wonderfully for everyday wear, including the office, as it's rarely described as loud. Its fresh character also makes it suitable for casual outings and even light sport, though its lack of bold projection means it struggles in formal or dating scenarios.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean green, woody, floral
Adds camellia, drops floral and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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