David Beckham 2019 EDP

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Follow Your Instinct

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David Beckham Follow Your Instinct is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019. Follow Your Instinct opens with Orange and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Star Anise, and Allspice, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. David Beckham's Follow Your Instinct carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A playful citrus-spice that's seen a bit of a glow-up since its launch. Initially dismissed as fleeting and uninspired, some reckon it opens up nicely, especially in the heat. Don't expect miracles, but for a cheapie, it holds its own.
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Follow Your Instinct 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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and light profile, coupled with reports of average projection and longevity, make it ideal for casual wear or the gym. While suitable for office, its lack of gravitas limits its use for formal events or a date night where you want to make a lasting impression.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA/WATER/EAU, PARFUM/FRAGRANCE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CITRONELLOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, ALCOHOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, YELLOW 6 (CI 15985), RED 4 (CI 14700), YELLOW 5 (CI 19140)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

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

Opens with a zesty, bright blast of mandarin and orange, setting a cheerful tone. This quickly mellows into a warm, inviting heart of star anise and spicy cardamom, adding an aromatic depth. The dry-down is a soft, fleeting whisper of vetiver, patchouli, and amber, retaining a light woodiness and a hint of sweet warmth, reminiscent of fruit loops.

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