Abercrombie & Fitch 2022 EDP

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Authentic Moment Woman

by Gil Clavien

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Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Moment Woman is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Gil Clavien. Authentic Moment Woman opens with Red Fruits, Rhubarb, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Cedar, and Patchouli. Abercrombie & Fitch's Authentic Moment Woman carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some reckon it's a sweet, airy delight, others call it a musty, old furniture nightmare. Best spray on skin and give it a good half hour before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Clean
  • Playful
  • Fresh
  • Romantic
Authentic Moment Woman Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate projection and longevity, it's suitable for daily wear, particularly in the office or casual settings where a pleasant, non-overpowering scent is preferred. The fruity, clean aspects make it versatile for various low-key situations, though the leather might be divisive in very formal environments.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Authentic Moment Woman opens with a bright, juicy explosion of red fruits and mandarin, zesty rhubarb adding a tart edge. This initial sweetness then gracefully transitions into a soft heart of rose and jasmine. The real twist comes in the base, where musky warmth meets a suede-like leather and the modern hum of ambroxan, grounded by woody cedar and earthy patchouli. It's sweetness balanced by an unexpected depth.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September


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