Abercrombie & Fitch · 2018
First Instinct Blue EDT
Longevity
3–5 hmost of 24 people
Projection
Softreports split · 18 people
Season
Gymmost worn
fresh
aquatic
uplifting
skin-close
cool bergamot cologne with peppery apple fizz
Scent Notes
Fresh
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What the community says
From fresh to spicy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 40 describe how long it lasts, 18 how far it projects and 16 how it smells. Most other posts only name First Instinct Blue.
How long it lasts40 people
3–5 h
for most people
0 h3 h6 h9 h12+ h
Most people get 3–5 hours. From 24 people who said how many hours. The dot is the middle answer (3 h).
Wear time varies a lot
about half say it fades quickly
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
No single story here: about half say it fades quickly, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects18 people
Early reports: stays close
In words
So far, the 18 people who describe it mostly say it stays close to the skin.
When people wear it
Gym
most worn
Gym
Good to know
Fades quickly for manySniff firstof 40+
say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time
Often compared to
Versace Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue330+ people
55% of 330+ review-site voters say they smell alike
How many people compare each one with First Instinct Blue: review-site voters plus people in reviews and posts, counted on each site. Being compared is not the same as smelling alike.
Read what people say
Reddit threads about it
Summary in words
Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue: what people say about it.
In short: From fresh to spicy.
Most often worn by men.
Most people get 3–5 hours of wear (24 people who said how many hours; the middle answer is 3 hours).
Wear time varies a lot (40 people): No single story here: about half say it fades quickly, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Early reports: stays close (18 people): So far, the 18 people who describe it mostly say it stays close to the skin.
People wear it most for: gym.
Fades quickly for many: 55% of 40+ say it fades quickly, 10% say it lasts a long time. Worth a sniff first.
People often compare it to Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue by Versace (330+ people).
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
Community data through .
How we count
- It sums up what 90+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think cool bergamot cologne with peppery apple fizz: that is Abercrombie & Fitch First Instinct Blue. It opens with apple, bergamot and cardamom, moves into lavender, pepper and rosemary and settles on tonka bean, sandalwood and amber. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de toilette is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. Reach for it for casual days and the office. Released in 2018.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and aquatic for casual days.
- Sample first if: fresh is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike spicy fragrances.
Around $50.
Explore more: More from Abercrombie & Fitch · Fresh perfumes · Apple perfumes · Bergamot perfumes
Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Casual · office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
Abercrombie & Fitch is an American lifestyle retailer whose fragrance line trades on mall-era nostalgia (the Fierce era) and a modern First Instinct / Authentic pillar. The 17 live pieces on Scendira average .88, split 10 masculine / 7 feminine, and skew overwhelmingly Fresh (13 of 17), the aquatic-cool signature. Prices span $15.95-$149.99 (average $46), accessible designer band. Standout live pieces: First Instinct Together Eau de Toilette For Him ($49.46,.24, fresh citrus fruit salad with lavender), Authentic Night Homme ($44.79,.19, sweet vanilla cream with fruity apple), First Instinct Extreme ($24.95,.19, sparkling citrus gin with violet and pepper), First Instinct ($38.05,.03, cool gin-tonic spritz with musky suede) and Authentic Man ($29.03,.00, cool citrus cologne with crisp pepper and clean musk). A dependable fresh-aquatic entry for the mall-teen buyer.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cool bergamot cologne with peppery apple fizz. It opens with apple, bergamot and cardamom, moves into lavender, pepper and rosemary and settles on tonka bean, sandalwood and amber.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days and the office.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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