Abercrombie & Fitch 2023 EDT

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Authentic Self Man

by Frank Voelkl

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Abercrombie & Fitch Authentic Self Man is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Frank Voelkl. Authentic Self Man opens with Cypress, Cardamom, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Violet Leaf, Geranium, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Abercrombie & Fitch's Authentic Self Man carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Don't let the bottle fool you - this is a surprisingly chill, easy-going scent that's far better than its unassuming packaging might suggest. It's a modern blue fragrance, a bit generic perhaps, but it's a solid crowd-pleaser for those who want something effortless and clean.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Relaxed
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Authentic Self Man Eau de Toilette 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive fresh, aromatic profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings. While pleasant, its casual, understated nature and mild performance make it less suitable for formal events or high-impact date nights.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, WATER/EAU (AQUA), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BHT, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Authentic Self starts with a fresh, slightly spicy kick of cypress and cardamom, brightened by ginger. This quickly mellows into a clean, almost soapy heart of violet leaf and geranium, with a subtle floral touch from freesia. The dry down is a warm, creamy embrace of vanilla and tonka, resting on a soft cedar base, giving it a comforting, grounded finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 14 October

1.0 fl oz (30 ml) 1 offer
Maple Prime $32.52/fl oz +$5.99 delivery $32.99 Buy →
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) 1 offer
Maple Prime $7.09/fl oz +$5.99 delivery $23.99 Buy →

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