First Instinct Extreme

If you wanna have a Hot Boy Summer this is the one. Straight off the top, this fragrance is sweet yet sophisticated. I don't really get the pepper, but the Starfruit and Mandarin leaf come right through for me. Something about it smells really tropical to me, and it's really nice! Not too adventurous, but it's definitely a winner ;) On the mids, this fragrance gets a little sweeter, a little citrusy, but some of the spicy notes start to come out, like the cardamom and such. The mids here are a little interesting because the fragrance actually gets more citrusy. Unexpected, but nice! The dry-down is actually quite unpredictable sometimes. On some occasions, this dry-down is just pure sexy, loud musk. Other times, the dry-down is almost like a nutty vanilla for me, which is presumably the coconut and cashmeran. Regardless, both dry-downs make a bright statement. Longevity doesn't seem to be a problem with this fragrance, it's average for me. Sillage is also pretty good! you can definitely fill a room with 4-5 sprays. This fragrance overall is pretty interesting, and it's definitely a safe option for anyone out there. I would recommend this as a great summer blind buy for anyone in their teens or 20's. Definitely not the most mature scent, but I will be wearing this one a lot this summer! Overall, I'd have to give this one a solid 5/5. I'll definitely be refilling when this one is gone.

Such an underrated scent and it totally gives me a mid-2000’s mall vibe just like Fierce does. I’m guessing it has to do with the type of musk that A&F uses in so many of their fragrances. You can still find the full size 100 ml bottles at random Ross stores, but it is becoming increasingly rare. For $20 this is a bargain and an absolute hidden gem. This a true “extreme” iteration of the original, everything is amped up here. The opening is gorgeous with that starfruit and the pepper adds a masculine touch. This does not smell old to me at all, if anything this smells like a solid starter scent for a high school kid just getting into fragrances, it definitely has a sexy youthful vibe, and anyone in my opinion can wear this. I can see how all the pepper used could give off a body odor smell but thankfully it doesn’t on my skin. Just spicy, fruity and musky. Performance is kinda mid, it doesn’t necessarily project much but it leaves a really nice sillage for maybe 3-4 hours, it’ll get you noticed and can see this pulling compliments. Perfect for a cool evening out. I gotta say the bottle is a work of art and looks fantastic on the shelf with the other First Instincts. Overall a solid cheapie which has a nostalgic yet sexy vibe. Totally worth a blind buy If you can still find this.

I picked up a 100ml bottle for $20 at Ross. This is such a good frag for the price. Its an EDP too. This is a very spicy frag in the opening. The black pepper and Sichuan pepper are at the forefront along with the sweetness of star fruit and the greenish florals are in the background. This last for about 60-90 mins. The spices will make this frag very present to those around you. Its a very masculine opening. Then the spices dissipate gradually when it dries down. This is not too say that the other notes are not present. They are just there in a subtle way. In the dry down you are then left with all the base notes. The dry down is so smooth and creamy and somewhat tropical due to the coconut milk. If you are expecting a strong sweet coconut scent look somewhere else. Nonetheless the coconut milk blends so subtley well with the ever present musk (not too projecting but still present) and the amber, cashmirwood, and suede. Someone in the comments said that this frag works best in the summer evening heat and I couldn't agree more. Such a great frag for an outdoor summer date, outing. There is a sensual scent from the dry down to this when it heats up and radiates off the skin.

Being a college student, this is an easy to reach casual fragrance. I found a few bottles at TJ Maxx a few months back, and I pulled the trigger on a 100 ml for $30. Haven’t smelled the original first instinct, but I can say this is quite nice. Nothing mind blowing nor ground breaking, but this is very pleasant. It’s been a casual grab when I don’t know what to wear or when I’m in the mood for a freshy with some balls to last in cooler weather. Great for the younger crowd (anyone can where whatever they choose, though). I get a solid 45 minutes to about an hour of strong projection, with a moderate silage following the initial blast for the next several hours. Longevity on my skin is amazing for a cheapie: 7-9 hours consistently, even in New England winter weather. The opening is ozonic, musky, fresh, and a little fruity, and it’s quite linear (smells similar, if not the same in the dry down); if anything, it gets more musky, but that’s about it. It’s a clean musk, more of a fresh out the shower type of smell. I was glad to see a bottle pop up at a rack store after it was rumored to be discontinued. If any of this sounds interesting, go and blind buy it at a rack store.

This fragrance is a true edp/intense/extreme version of the original. It takes much of the original DNA and enhances the performance and richness of the fragrance. While at first smell you make think it is around 90-95% the same, when you actually do a side by side, the opening for Extreme is much more citrusy than the original. The original is a semi-sweet, aquatic melon opening where Extreme has a sweet, citrus, spicy opening. If you are familiar with the smell of star fruit, you will definitely recognize it in this fragrance and that fact it is used in place of the melon from the original. To my nose, the fragrances are more like 80% similar. I am a huge fan of the original, but I only find the fragrance appropriate for hot weather daytime parties. Extreme has a touch more maturity and richness so that you can wear it out at night or slightly less casual events year round. If you are a fan of the original, I would highly recommend this a complimentary night time, cold weather version of First Instinct. Also, the presentation is absolutely gorgeous...

This is my first review. Just like to say I love this cologne I’ve tried many over the pasted couple of months and I always come back to this whole line the blue and the together are also very good together is my favorite of the 4. Abercrombie & Fitch's First Instinct Extreme is a captivating fragrance that exudes confidence and sophistication. The initial burst of zesty bergamot and juicy pineapple creates an invigorating experience, while the heart notes of rosemary and suede add a warm and alluring touch. The fragrance settles beautifully into the base notes of rich tonka bean and captivating amber, providing a well-balanced and modern scent. Its longevity is commendable, lingering throughout the day without becoming overpowering. First Instinct Extreme is a versatile fragrance, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a day at the office or a night out with friends. It is undoubtedly a choice that will leave a lasting impression.

I've been hearing about this and wanted to get it, but I pushed it off because I'm in the $30 and under range for now. So I basically stole it when I saw a $19.99 price for a 3.4 ounce at Ross. I wasn't gonna buy a fragrance till I saw that. I'm in love with this. It isn't some ground breaking scent, but it is very well blended and good for office, day, night, cool, or hot. Super versitile and crowd pleasing. To many sprays will mash the smell together. In the opening it has a sparkle, and a fruity freshness, the pepper peaks out just enough to compliment the amber. It dries down in just a few minutes and the suede and musk begin to shine a bit and hold it together to give it the longevity. It is worth more than what I paid and there is a good chance you will like it. So far everyone I know said "wow" when I told them to smell the atomizer. Price 10/10 Scent 8.5/10 Longevity 7.5/10 Sillage 7/10

First Instinct Extreme strikes me as a smooth, unique, and youthful scent. The fragrance opens with a burst of pepper and citrus, followed by a musky mix of fresh violet leaf, melon, and coconut. The drydown is dominated by a simple yet creamy musk with a hint of coconut. The scent is extremely sweet and multifaceted, sometimes reminding me of a cold glass of gin and tonic and other summer vibes. Despite the overload of sweetness, the cold spices and fresh violet makes this a surprisingly versatile scent with good projection (3-4 hrs) and longevity (8+ hrs). This would make a great signature scent for guys no older than 25 given the youthful vibe. The DNA is also quite unique, not a common scent by any means. This turned out to be a fantastic blind buy for me. Of note is that I never sampled the original; I thus can't compare the two.

I trust all the releases of the American fashion house Abercrombie & Fitch. It is enough that they released the iconic and immortal Fierce fragrance , and they also have hidden gems of fragrances. First Instinct Extreme a sweet, fruity fragrance with a delicate character made by the world-famous perfumer Philippe Romano, who created a number of iconic fragrances. The fragrance combination of star fruit and violet leaves on a base of musk and coconut milk gives the fragrance a special kind of appeal. The best times to use are in moderate and spring weather and even on cool summer evenings. I find the fragrance mature and suitable for ages over 20, and the performance of the fragrance is fairly average, which makes it a good deal. The fragrance bottle is very elegant and attractive, and the price is affordable and not exaggerated.

Is it just me or they took the original and said "Let's make the intense have same DNA with more density!" - "How should we do that?" -- " Change the fresh beautiful melon note and add as much Pepper and Cardamom as you can throw in it!" This fragrance is strong on my skin a true intense flanker but i would rather just stick to the original. Very strong and spicy on my skin I get heavy projection first hour and longevity is strong as well for hours 2-6 i get little bit more than skin scent projection from this Update---- 6 weeks later This is way better just on skin, if your going to spray on clothes maybe do your back/shoulders area the opening is more tolerable to me now before was too spicy and i learned that less is more with this one. 3 Sprays max. On each arm and on back of neck for me

starts off fresh and crisp and then becomes powdery in the drydown. despite it's EDP concentration it doesn't last on me i get probably no more than 3 hours of longevity after that smell is barely there which really sucks cause i like really like the scent. projection is slightly better at 1.5 hour i don't know its just super weird because longevity is terrible. i know we all have different skin and it might be longer for someone but i've been wearing this for 3 straight days and no improvement. on clothes of course its going to be longer but yeah overall its not terrible the smell is nice to me, worth it for the price i paid for $20, its just the performance isnt up to par with other EDP or even EDT. in comparison nautica voyage lasted on me 5 hours or more

From the first spray, I noticed a fantastic burst of energy. It's bright, clean, peppery, tropical... This is blind buy safe for me, hard to imagine someone actively disliking this. Also the bottle looks great, fantastic presentation. Shines for me in the summer, perfect for the warm days and also the breezy evenings. But it easily fits into every season and time of the day. It can be a signature scent for a small enthusiast or that easy grab when you don't know what to wear because you have more scents than occasions to wear them. Performance for all A&F fragrances I tested is not very good during hot days, let's see how they mature and how they perform when the cold comes to town.

I might be the first one to review this.. wow! I've owned two bottles so far, that is how much I like this fragrance. I haven't used all of the first bottle, but I wanted to have a second one for when I run out. This fragrance is a more mature version of the original. It's less tropical/fruity, and a bit spicier. The 'extreme' moniker suggests that it should have strong longevity. And, I'd say for the most part that it does. I'd say I get a solid 3-4 hours of a scent bubble, and it of course lasts longer on clothing. I've received a couple of compliments when wearing this fragrance. For what this can be bought for, I consider it a great deal. I also like the bottle design.

Blind bought this and my first reaction was "Is this spicebomb?". The opening and dry down are the same and lasts one whole work day (about 8 hours). I carried a scent bubble for about 3 hours but will keep testing to account for nose fatigue. I wouldn't be surprised if I found out that it lasts longer, and for 1/4th of Spicebomb's price this is a no brainer. I know Spicebomb is more than good, it's great, but I'd take two of these over one Spicebomb (even though technically you can get 4 for the price of one spicebomb). Scent: Smells like Oldspice showergel Longevity: 9/10 Sillage: 8/10

Smells deeper than the OG first instinct. Since I wear the first instinct mostly for gym, this one is better for other ocassion than gym like in office or casual day time activity. While this has richer scents profile, I think the OG still a nice fresher fragrance to wear in high heat weather. I really like the musky ozonic vibes from this DNA and both first instinct and first instinct extreme really good with that. I think it is a blind buy safe, but if you're looking for something unique, then it's better to test it first.

First Instinct Extreme is an aromatic, spicy and acuatic fragrance. This versión is more powerful than original First Instinct, is fruity too, but this changes melon by carambola and add coconout cream, too is more spicy, adding pepper and cardamom. In general is more complex but at the same time is less versatil due to the spicies, and because the musk and amber don't provide a enough fresh feeling, anyway I like it Better for using in spring and autuum. Its longevity is very good, over 12 hrs. and has a good sillage.

I think this is a pleasant, year round, work friendly fragrance. It nothing like the original, and I’m not sure “Extreme” is the correct name. But I like it fine. Longevity is decent as it’s an edp, and projection isn’t too much but it’s okay. I think it’s likeable but I’m not sure it’s a compliment getter. People will think you smell nice, but it won’t blow anyone away. However if you want a grab and go for any type of weather this is good. Anything from high heat to the cold. This works.

I blind bought this at ross for 20 dollars out of curiosity and I was blown away on how good this is! It smells like a good deodorant with a marshmallow vibe in the opening, in the mid the spices start coming out more and start making it into a fresh spicy fragrance. It’s very versatile, youthful and it wont offend anyone, Its a steal for the price you can get it if you look in the right stores. I give it a 9/10

Not bad for the price. People sometimes forget that these colognes cost less than $35 and they want the best of the best. Really good for the price. I had the original First Instinct and it was very weak performance but it did smell good. It smells expensive and is not synthetic at all. Longer lasting than the original makes me give it an 8/10 overall.

This is a more intense version of the original which I loved already – I heard they killed of the First Instinct line of A&F which is a shame because the original and some flankers were a lot more versatile than the Fierce line – today you still can buy a bottle at a cheap price – in a couple of years prices will spike certainly for the extreme version