First Instinct
Abercrombie & FitchEau de Toilette2016
Side by side
First Instinct vs. Higher
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| First Instinct | Higher | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2016 | 2001 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Philippe Romano | Olivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
First Instinct
Amber
Sweet
Floral
Vanilla
Citrus
White Floral
Aromatic
Powdery
Higher
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Fruity
Woody
Sweet
Green
Fresh
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
KiwanoGin tonic
Pear Tree WoodBasilLemonPeach
Heart
Violet LeafCitrus notesSichuan Pepper
CypressRosemaryBlack PepperCardamom
Base
AmberSuede
MuskCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| First Instinct | Higher | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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Real talk
First Instinct trades A&F's usual playbook for something genuinely curious. The Kiwano and Gin Tonic opening is stranger and more interesting than expected, and the suede drydown gives it unexpected.First Instinct
The pear note divides opinion, that's exactly why Higher works. It's the fragrance you wear when you don't need everyone to know. Subtle projection, but what arrives is worth the wait.Higher
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| First Instinct | Higher | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $170.95ecosmetics |
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