Avalon Parfum vs First Instinct Eau de Parfum

Avalon

Extrait	Concentration	Edp
M	Gender	U
2020	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Avalon Parfum

A bracingly fresh woody citrus with sea-breeze clarity and dry elegance. Avalon is niche perfumery for those who crave lasting freshness without cliche or sweetness.

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Our Verdict - First Instinct Eau de Parfum

A youthful, tropical cheapie that punches above its weight in scent profile, but you'll be chugging it to get any lasting power. Go easy on the trigger unless you want a melon vape cloud around you.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	20%	20%
Floral	3%	3%
Fruity	0%	7%
Green	16%	15%
Sweet	6%	12%
Warm	22%	14%
Woody	10%	5%
Earthy	6%	5%
Animalic	11%	19%
Fresh	30%	34%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Avalon Extrait

First Instinct EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Lime 33% vs 29%

Only in Avalon Parfum

Lemon Verbena 38% Seaweed 29%

Only in First Instinct Eau de Parfum

Melon 42% Gin 28%

Only in Avalon Parfum

Ginger 38% Cardamom 33% Tarragon 28%

Only in First Instinct Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 34% Sichuan Pepper 34% Citrus 32%

Shared Notes

Musk 33% vs 36%

Only in Avalon Parfum

Birch 38% Lavender 29%

Only in First Instinct Eau de Parfum

Suede 33% Amber 31%

Accords

Avalon Parfum First Instinct Eau de Parfum

Ozonic

100%

90%

Fresh

67%

60%

Aquatic

87%

80%

Woody

52%

70%

Aromatic

72%

Musky

69%

Citrus

63%

Fresh Spicy

56%

55%

Spicy

50%

Herbal

54%

Powdery

54%

Ozonic

100%

Fresh shared

90%

67%

Aquatic shared

60%

87%

Woody shared

80%

52%

Aromatic shared

70%

72%

Musky

69%

Citrus

63%

Fresh Spicy

56%

Spicy

55%

Herbal shared

50%

54%

Powdery

54%

Performance

Avalon Parfum First Instinct Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Avalon Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Avalon's fresh citrus, aromatic herbs, and aquatic seaweed make it ideal for spring and summer, offering a crisp, invigorating character that fits warm weather. Its woody and musky base adds some versatility for early fall, but its lightness makes it less suited to winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Avalon is a versatile fresh woody scent with moderate projection, making it perfect for office and casual daywear. Its understated, clean profile is uplifting but not overly formal or bold, so it works for dates or relaxed settings but less so for very formal occasions.

First Instinct Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, aquatic, and fruity profile makes it perfect for casual daytime wear, especially in hot weather or at the gym. However, its poor longevity and projection make it unsuitable for formal events and less ideal for office settings where a more subtle scent is preferred.