Abercrombie & Fitch 2018 EDT

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First Instinct Blue

by Yves Cassar

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Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Yves Cassar. First Instinct Blue opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Apple, settles into a heart of Lavender, Pepper, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Abercrombie & Fitch's First Instinct Blue carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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First Instinct Blue 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best 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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

Opens with a lively burst of crisp apple and bright bergamot, underscored by a warm hint of cardamom. The heart unfolds into a fresh, aromatic blend of peppery lavender and rosemary, bringing a clean, almost shower-gel like freshness. It dries down to a soft, woody base with creamy sandalwood and a touch of sweet amber and tonka, wrapping the wearer in a comforting, masculine embrace.

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Where to buy

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