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Instinct Eau de Toilette bottle Instinct EDT
EDT Concentration Parfum
M Gender M
2005 Year 2018
£ Price Tier ££
Déclaration Parfum bottle Déclaration Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Instinct EDT
An energetic burst of citrus and cardamom over a clean woody base, Instinct is a breezy, everyday masculine that never tries too hard. Effortless, crisp, and a classic budget pick for spring and summer.
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Our Verdict - Déclaration Parfum
This one's a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, spicy journey that's definitely not for everyone - the cumin note particularly polarises opinion, smelling like exotic spices to some and body odour to others. Definitely sample before committing.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Instinct EDT
Déclaration Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 38% vs 34%
Only in Instinct
Star Anise 33% Allspice 28%
Only in Déclaration
Spicy 38% Cumin 28%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 31% vs 14%

Accords

Instinct Déclaration
100%
Fresh
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Citrus
52%
80%
Spicy
70%
Woody
68%
Amber
70%
Aromatic
56%
55%
Green
Leather
52%
Animalic
48%
100%
100%
Citrus shared
95%
52%
80%
Woody shared
70%
68%
70%
56%
55%
52%
48%

Performance

Instinct Déclaration
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Instinct

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp citrus and green spicy freshness make Instinct ideal for spring and summer, providing an uplifting clean feel in warmer weather. Its lightness makes it less suited to colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its subtle projection and approachable, clean citrus profile work well for office and casual settings. Not dressy or rich enough for formal evenings, but its energy suits active and daytime use.

Déclaration

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

This perfume is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, thanks to its bold spicy and woody accords. While too strong for many office environments and completely unsuitable for sport, its sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal occasions, despite some reports of middling longevity.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Instinct EDT
Déclaration Parfum
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