Chanson d' Eau de Toilette vs First Instinct Blue Eau de Parfum

Chanson d'

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1995	Year	2018
£	Price Tier	££

First Instinct Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chanson d'

This 90s classic is a divisive little number. Some find it a clean, fresh, green dream for summer but others reckon it's a bit too masculine, smelling like shower gel or even bug spray. Definitely a 'try before you buy', unless you're feeling nostalgic.

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Our Verdict - First Instinct Blue

A solid, approachable 'blue' scent with mass appeal, especially at discounter prices. Don't expect beast-mode performance; this is a fleeting but pleasant experience often compared to Dylan Blue or the A&F classic Fierce.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	11%
Floral	13%	7%
Fruity	10%	12%
Green	16%	17%
Sweet	28%	20%
Warm	15%	23%
Woody	15%	13%
Earthy	1%	5%
Animalic	1%	2%
Fresh	15%	23%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Chanson d' EdT

First Instinct Blue EdP

Notes

Only in Chanson d'

Basil 38% Mandarin 32% Lavender 30%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Apple 44% Bergamot 32% Cardamom 23%

Only in Chanson d'

Cardamom 38% Jasmine 33% Mango 29%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Lavender 41% Rosemary 31% Pepper 27%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 54% vs 35%

Tonka Bean 45% vs 32%

Only in First Instinct Blue

Amber 31%

Accords

Chanson d' First Instinct Blue

100%

Aromatic

94%

95%

Fresh Spicy

100%

70%

Citrus

56%

67%

Green

47%

65%

Warm Spicy

66%

65%

Lavender

65%

48%

Woody

63%

47%

Fruity

60%

58%

Herbal

Amber

52%

49%

White Floral

Fresh

49%

Aromatic shared

100%

94%

Fresh Spicy shared

95%

100%

Citrus shared

70%

56%

Green shared

67%

47%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

66%

Lavender shared

65%

Woody shared

48%

63%

Fruity shared

47%

60%

Herbal

58%

Amber

52%

White Floral

49%

Fresh

49%

Performance

Chanson d' First Instinct Blue

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Chanson d'

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office

Its fresh, green, and often described as 'shampoo-like' or 'out of the shower' aroma makes it perfect for casual wear and suitable for sports. While some find its sillage potent, others highlight its intimacy, allowing it to work for office environments if applied lightly. However, it lacks the depth and sophistication typically desired for date nights or formal events.

First Instinct Blue

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it excellent for office and casual wear, including the gym. The general consensus on its poor longevity and sillage makes it unsuitable for formal events and less ideal for dates where you want the scent to last.