Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Eau de Toilette 3.4 fl oz *EN

The first Abercrombie & Fitch fragrance was launched in 1997, but it was the release of Fierce for Men in 2002 that really put them on the map as a fragrance house. An instant bestseller, it was created by the powerhouse duo of maverick perfumer Christophe Laudamiel and Bruno Jovanovic, and featured a fashion-forward floral bouquet of jasmine, rose and lily of the valley on a herbaceous, woody base. Sprayed throughout the stores and even onto the clothing, it provided an instant olfactory sensation while shopping – another move that was way ahead of its time. This fragrance from Abercrombie & Fitch it is veered away from the Fierce architecture. Even though First Instinct is described as a fougere, like Fierce, it really isn’t. Two perfumers, Gino Percontino and Philippe Romano, gove First Instinct a distinctly aquatic heart; but one which is comprised of some different ingredients than the typical ozonic sea air suite normally found in that genre. It gives it a fresher effect overall than a traditional fougere. At the opening you get a bit of the Gin & Tonic though. It tries to emulate a bit of a London Dry Gin. Other the other hand, a bit of Tonic is there in the background. A fruity accord develops a bit later on, with a faint melon in it. The drydown develops a transient citrus Accor with touches of lemon, as well as a dry and slightly powdery violet note, together with a light and bright notions of white peppers - Szechuan? The base is characterised by heilte musk that are more intense than white musks often are these days. A touch of side suede is present,