Instant Crush
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Intense Instant Crush
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive beast mode scent that splits opinion down the middle. Some hail it as a superior BR540, a sweet, warm, and highly addictive sillage monster. Others find it an overpoweringly synthetic mess, headache-inducing, and lacking any nuance.
This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it flanker that throws a leather-heavy punch. Forget the original, this 'Intense' version carves its own bold, polarising path. It's either a sweet, leathery dream or a nightmare of burnt rubber and overpowering synthetic notes.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 13% | 10% |
| Floral | 16% | 9% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 25% | 28% |
| Warm | 19% | 15% |
| Woody | 17% | 18% |
| Earthy | 16% | 18% |
| Animalic | 12% | 18% |
| Fresh | 9% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Instant Crush is a sillage beast with tenacious longevity, making it unsuitable for office wear where it could be overwhelming. Its seductive warmth and sweetness are perfect for dates and evening events, while its powerful presence could be toned down for cooler casual outings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent performance and strong, leathery, gourmand accords make this unsuitable for close-quarters office wear. It's a fantastic fit for dates and evening events where its bold character can shine without overwhelming, but it needs to be worn in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Amber accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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