First Instinct Blue
Abercrombie & FitchEau de Toilette2018
Side by side
First Instinct Blue vs. Perry Ellis (2018)
Is First Instinct Blue better than Perry Ellis (2018)?
First Instinct Blue peaks in summer, while Perry Ellis (2018) belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LavenderBergamotRosemary
fresh spicyaromaticwoodylavendercitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between First Instinct Blue and Perry Ellis (2018)?
| First Instinct Blue | Perry Ellis (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2018 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Yves Cassar | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do First Instinct Blue and Perry Ellis (2018) smell?
First Instinct Blue
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Fruity
Amber
Citrus
Perry Ellis (2018)
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Citrus
Lavender
Herbal
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do First Instinct Blue and Perry Ellis (2018) share?
Top
AppleBergamotCardamom
LavenderBergamotLemon Verbena
Heart
LavenderRosemaryBlack Pepper
GeraniumJuniperRosemary
Base—
OakmossSandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon Verbena
Floral Notes
Lavender
GeraniumLavender
Spicy Notes
CardamomBlack Pepper
Juniper
Herbaceous Notes
Rosemary
Rosemary
Where they fit
When and where do First Instinct Blue and Perry Ellis (2018) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, First Instinct Blue or Perry Ellis (2018)?
| First Instinct Blue | Perry Ellis (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about First Instinct Blue and Perry Ellis (2018)?
The lavender-pepper combination hits a specific register: confident without being loud, fresh without being forgettable. The lavender brings a classic aromatic quality that's both soothing and.First Instinct Blue
Perry Ellis nails the effortless brief. Classic fougere structure, lavender, oakmoss, herbs, but fresh enough for year-round wear. Nothing experimental, just confident execution.Perry Ellis (2018)
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