Naf Naf 2009 EDT

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Fashion Instinct

by Carla Chabert

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Naf Naf Fashion Instinct is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Carla Chabert. Fashion Instinct opens with Red Fruits, Orange, and Apple, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Peach, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Vanilla, and Praline. Naf Naf's Fashion Instinct carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one is a real gourmand chameleon. You'll either get delicious baked goods and warm comfort, or a synthetic chemical mess. There's no middle ground with Fashion Instinct.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
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Fashion Instinct 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and sweet, gourmand nature make it more suitable for casual outings and dates, where its comforting warmth can shine without being overpowering. The strong sweetness might be too much for a formal setting or office, and it's definitely not for sport.

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

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

Fashion Instinct opens with a lively burst of red fruits and zesty orange, tempered by a crisp apple note. This juicy start quickly evolves, as a creamy peach and delicate rose emerge, intertwined with a noticeable spicy, almost cinnamon-like accord, even though it's not listed. As it settles, a rich, sweet base of warm vanilla, nutty praline, and soft musk takes over, grounded by a subtle woody cedar. It's a sweet, comforting scent with a surprising depth.

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