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Tuhguddyget – :
This fragrance is seriously much better than it has a right to be. Others here have already described the scent but I think this would make a great everyday work fragrance. The bottle is classy and, get this, it has a magnetic cap like Bleu de Chanel. Longevity is so so but at $13 AUD for 75ml you can spray it all day long.
dutdagStook – :
সুন্দর ঘ্রাণ
লাস্টিংঃঃ ২-৩ ঘন্টা
দুরত্বঃ ২ ফিট
আর কিছু টাকা জমিয়ে ভালো পারফিউম কেনা ভালো।
প্রতিনিয়ত ব্যবহারের জন্য।
nice smell
Lasting: 2-3 hours
Sillage: 2 feet
its better to buy a good perfume by saving little money.
For regular use
arsen.dar – :
I want my $20 back. Im ok with the lack of projection but I’m not ok with the longevity . Plus theres a certain note i get that i just cant stand really . i dont know what it is. But i kinda get a tinge of b.o. or something from it. Maybr i got an old bottle .. I dont know but i dont care much for it all.
Shram3007 – :
Where can i buy this perfume in Paris?
kostik12 – :
I have emptied 2 75ml, 2 50ml bottles already, I have 1 75ml and 1 50ml intact. Reason for loving:
1. Great non offensive fragrance.
2. Great for everyday Office(cheap too).
3. A bit unique.
4. Got complements.
5. Definately Masculine.
6. Good for summer.
Try it, you won’t be disappointed.
VitoKarlione – :
If this stuff lasted, it would be in my top 3 of all time, but this is soft and turns into a dry, musky fragrance with just a faint hint of Masculine smell. The vetiver?
The fragrance has a duo tone, where it smells both sporty, clean and soapy, and on the other hand, it smells a bit more classy. Even tho it smells nothing like it, it has the same type of wibe as Green Irish Tweed, but as I said, weaker.
When to use? Anything involving sports and summer. You can wear this with a shirt in the heat, and it will bring out the best of the fragrance. And you can’t go wrong with sports.
Other than that, it’s a great relaxing one to wear when you just want to chill at home.
Scent: 9/10 (A bit less soapy and it would be perfect)
And you just can’t beat the price. It’s worth every penny.
semak – :
I got this one as a gift, and the moment I sprayed it I fell in love with it. I bought 3 bottles of it after that and it is one of my daily scents. I have 15 fragrances which includes Bleu de Chanel, Pineapple Vintage, Valentino V and F Black but I keep couldn’t resist wearing instinct. It is very inoffensive yet masculine, The vetiver in this is very clean. It gets me compliments and I feel very confident. The problem is the performance, this doesn’t last on my skin and clothes. For the price I should not complain becuase I respray it after every 2,3 hours. Blind buy worthy.
rom4eh – :
I agree with the first three accords listed
This seems dry more than wet/juicy type.
It must be citrus and wood that makes the what I usually consider man deodorant smell.
Perfectly inexpensive acceptable scent, non offensive.
Citrus woody, overall light rather than heavy, it lasts well I think, today it’s stinking hot
Xfiles917263 – :
The scent itself is nice. Dry down is woody and sweet.
Sillage is a problem… it doesn’t project so well.
Longevity is moderate.
It’s not a fragrance to impress people but it’s a nice one for casual things and at home.
kapitosh2010 – :
Opening is beautiful and above average compared to the population of designer scents. Fresh, clean, natural vibe and very versatile. However it drys down to a skin scent so fast. When 50ml is under £10 posted you can’t really complain. Would make a good stocking filler for a teenager, I like giving myself a couple of sprays out of the shower knowing I can apply my main frag before I go out or keep it in the glove box of my car and give myself a couple of sprays before an appointment. An utterly safe work/casual scent.
Katy31 – :
I have some few collections of perfumes for summer but this one stands out. Very citrusy and pleasing to the nose. Longevity is awesome at 6 hours and i get plenty of compliments not only from ladies but also from gents. This is a must have for your collection plus it is very affordable!
histunt – :
I love it and I have over 40 bottles of fragrance!!
bananazury – :
Instinct opens with a blast of warm vetiver and the citric bitterness of bergamot (or is that cardamom I smell, hiding amidst that potpourri?) It is spicy, although I would have enjoyed a more pronounced anise note as I feel it would pair very nicely with the vetiver. Occasionally I get wafts of oakmoss, deep and earthy. I do not really get the patchouli, which is a little disappointing.
In the drydown, the mandarin note becomes a little more pronounced, adding a dimension of fruitiness (but not sweetness) to the overall composition.
This is a safely masculine fragrance. It is modern, for the guy in his mid-20s to early 30s. Perfect for work.
After the initial spray, the scent sticks really close to the skin. It isn’t longlasting, with relatively poor longevity and moderate sillage, which is a letdown – a stronger presence might even qualify this for a night scent.
I would not buy this, but I might get a sample for the occasional basking in vetiver and spices (and also hints of moss).
Cheers!
Scent: 7/10
Sillage: 5/10
Longevity: 5/10
Shane A – :
This was the very first Beckham scent I ever used and I have to say it is a rather nice, smart scent. It opens quite strong and sweet with a spicy side and then dries down with a subtle wood scent. I would love it so much more if it were a bit more potent though, it simply isn’t strong enough, I’d wear it a lot more if it had a stronger sillage. Great for a young adult just getting into cologne.
Steel_Phantom – :
My memory is failing me. I completely forgot I had this.
This stuff is very good! I have very little recollection of just how it opened up, but I tend to think there was definitely a mild spice. Possibly a slight fruity note?
I tend to like fragrances with those kinds of notes.
Why I couldn’t find this in a 100ml bottle is a mystery.
Long Lasting? Definitely not. 3-4 hours at most. I think that’s why I forgot about it. It didn’t tick absolutely all of my boxes.
Well done to the Beckhams for holding Coty to producing something pretty damn good.
nuhinsibianig – :
My Son uses this and I occasionally use it as it opens up very similar to Cacharel Pour Homme which was my first ever fragrance and where my love for them comes from.
The ‘Cacharel’ vibe is short lived however and it dries down to a more floral, soft, pleasant but ubiquitous fragrance not dissimilar to Boss Bottled to my nose.
Perfectly decent, respectable and pleasant for the price and can’t see many people disliking this. Longevity and projection are moderate to poor but it can be picked up for next to nothing and is a good cheapy suitable for office or casual wear.
polar – :
This perfume is quite nice more on the dry down part
Warning dont let the girl smell it on your skin during the drydown or else youve got rape
Recha – :
Longevity sucks … Believe me but it’s worth it for its price.
kisa1975 – :
When it was released I remember being given a sample of it and not really caring for it.
A few years later and for a very attractive price I gave Instinct another shot and bought it.
I am usually not a fan of fragrances dominated by green notes and on this one those are actually the strongest.
The vetiver and the delicious pimento notes are the ones I feel the most followed by the cardamom and the star anise giving it a spicy side. The citruses give it a bit of a fresh touch.
I don’t find it generic. I don’t remember smelling something like this before. It is not your typical sporty scent in spite of being associated to a very famous athlete.
It has an outdoorsy vibe. For a man in contact with itself and his surroundings. I use it mainly for work or for casual settings. Despite what I thought initially years ago, I now like it and feel proud wearing it. I guess its drastic price drop also added a lot in my change of heart.
Its durability is quite low sadly. It lasts 2-3 hours maximum and never stays too far from the skin.
kud-72 – :
Say what you want about celebrity frags but this has outlasted my Dior, Boss, Armani and D&G fragrances.
There’s especially something in the opening that’s just so damn attractive. A really sharp green smell that tingles my nose. What note can this be? I thought it could be bergamot but it was not that citrusy, and now I realise I’ve never thought of the fact that this contains pimento. I think the pimento in combination with the cardamom and vetiver creates this sensation. Do you know of a fragrance with this opening but on steroids? Let me know.
Only downside is that this (at times) can become stickly sweet, but this does not happen if applied on clothes I think.
Will buy my third bottle soon.
Rocky00Rocky – :
Definitely has a citrus aroma to it but the cardamom is just too overpowering, personally I smell it more than anything else!
Severinets – :
Bankruptcy Vetiver with a little spices. Casual, enjoyable and the packaging exudes an astonishing amount of class for such a modestly priced product. Pleasantly surprised here, I find myself reaching for this quite often due to its unassuming nature and refreshing qualities. This was my Dark Souls III scent.
ur5mbc – :
Yup, this is growing on me. Second time around I get more pronounced vetiver. A nice little frag for a very reasonable price. Simple but effective for everyday use.
V1shbon – :
On paper it smells ok, but on my skin it smells like sardines — not kidding! It’s amazing how our skin chemistry changes the scent of a fragrance. I gave it to my friend, he likes it, and honestly it smells decent on him. Nothing special, but a decent cheapie on a lazy spring/summer day. Just not for me… unless I plan to go fishing!
antonmay3 – :
To me… It’s a nice morning fresh aftershave scent. Very reminiscent of Armani Eau Pour Homme or, Dior Eau Sauvage.
Not to say that it is “aftershave” as in being a cheap scent, rather the strength is pretty moderate to poor. So, if you want a great scent that is fresh and uplifting and only need it to last a short time, or one that you can do a quick shot before going into a meeting or public without worrying about it needing a cool-down time, then I would say go for it.
No, it’s not unique, nor is it memorable, but it is fresh and clean citrus notes with a bit of sweetness from amber and a little earthiness of vetiver.
vzr743InsuffBooni – :
To start with, very professional and very versatile.
I generally used to wear this to office, Lot of chicks loved it.
It can be worn at any event, like a house party or like casual days.
decent performance, and a good smell, its masculine. Not too much, does the job.
13$ , this is a gem. A must have.
I would give it 8.5/10 (overall, considering the price too.
if you can smell this good at 13$, why not.
its fresh, somewhat spicy, so you can rock it at night too.
TroN – :
Good scent. Natural sandalwood dry down. It is very weak. Pure skin scent. Good bedtime spray, going for a drink or two really fast, dashing in the store, etc. Also, you can pair it with other woody scents–perfect. If you wear this during the day, you must reapply every 2 hrs. Worth it for the price. Get the picture?
smeamsles – :
Bought this when I was in High School at cvs for like $25.I loved the smell but it only lasted like 30 minutes and felt like it had more water.Fast forward,I found a better,high quality,long lasting,smooth and it costs $30 from ebay shipped.
Encre Noire Sport![Vetiver and citrus]
Very identical,ENS being better composed with high quality ingredients with beast mode performance.
Thank me Later.
hio096InsuffBooni – :
This is a very underrated fragrance. It is a nice skin scent. It doesn’t project too loudly. This is perfect because there are times where I don’t want to smell like a frat house.
I’m not a huge fan of the cardamom or star anise in this fragrance, but it still is nice. Any more intensity and it would be off putting. I just wish it lasted longer.
I’m not sure if I will ever use my whole bottle. If that day ever comes, I will likely not refill it. It isn’t because I don’t like it. I just don’t love it that much.
Overall, a pretty good fragrance that doesn’t really excite or disappoint. Definitely try before you buy fo sho.
lexus920 – :
A fresh, soft scent.
Even thou it stays close to the skin it is a well made fragrance.
Very clean, a perfect scent for the workplace.
The vetiver note is there but very refined.
I have a 100ml bottle at home and a 30ml in my desk at work, you would need to reapply this every 4 hours, for the price however you can buy both bottles for very little money.
Good Stuff 🙂
Shartparror – :
fine fine stuff here…underrated to say the least…love the cool ass magnetic top…anyway..this is really good smelling fare here..u wont go wrong..and it lasts…
tiida88 – :
Fantastic classic masculine for an unbelievable price. I liked it so much that I thought long and hard about which other fragrance would be similar but use higher quality ingredients and decided Grey Vetiver EDT was the answer. But for the price this is selling it is well worth having in your collection and perfect for evening use.
Mixa67 – :
Deospray:
I liked it but not as much as “Classic Blue”.
This smells spicy. Reminded me of ginger. The ginger scent in this perfume is more prominent on my skin than in the air.
It’s very familiar, I think there’s a lot of male perfumes like this. Similar to Old Spice.
Sprayed it in the air about an hour ago and can’t feel it now. Normal lasting on skin/clothes, poor lasting in the air.
Nice perfume but not my favourite.
HoomaHekbog – :
A very nice soft fragrance. The vetiver does not get real ‘dirty’. It’s mellowed by the anise and patchouli. Personally I don’t really pick up any citrus in this but I don’t put a lot of stock in the listed note pyramids anyway. Radiates at greater than arms length for about 30 min to 1 hour and sits at arms length for about another hour before it diminishes to a skin scent lasting another couple hours before it bids farewell. It’s pretty unique and well crafted as far as celebrity scents go. For the small price you will pay at stores like Ross & Marshall’s Instinct is a worthwhile addition to anyone’s collection.
kolyan67 – :
I picked this up as a blind buy at Ross about a year ago. Upon initial blast on my skin, my nose immediately picked up alot of pepper/pimento. No citrus or woody notes at all. Washed my wrist. I was automatically turned off. Since my collection has grown over the years I never thought nothing off it and never revisited it again until yesterday. Boy I wish I had given this fragrance a chance to develop.
The dry down after about 30 mins the scent evolves into a warm cozy scent. I had my wife take a sniff and she was surprise how the smelled had changed.
Glad I didn’t give this one away.
pullin007 – :
A very underrated fragrance.I don’t actually wear it myself but it is very good.Nice citrus & spice mixture.
6юрец6 – :
Did a review on this on YouTube…pretty surprised
Zuboff – :
The first few times I wore this I thought it was fairly boring. Then my nose keyed in on the vetiver that is presented in this frag. Since then, I’ve found myself compelled to wear it. For the price its a bargain. You can find it at discounters from time to time. The performance I get is wildly different each time I wear it. Most of the notes seem to drop out off for me but the vetiver and anise keep motoring and I think that’s what I find attractive about Instinct.
Chopshop rating: 9.6/10
Update 11/13/15: Born of the hands that crafted L’Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme, this stuff is good by proxy alone. This is my favorite Beckham fragrance now. I think that this is a wonderful work scent. It is sophisticated. It adds to ones own self confidence. This is well blended, it feels very right wearing with any attire. I find that this is very versatile being dry as hell (which I love) and slightly spice. The version of vetiver used here is clean, damp, and rich. I just bought a backup bottle for 12.99 at Ross. Lovely frag.
Update 12/22/15: I now have a total of three backup bottles of this stuff. One of them I keep at my office. Majorly underrated frag.
lipas – :
Citrus, metallic, and almost spicy and earthy, Instinct just has a synthetic smell on my skin that is more akin to cleaning fluids or industrial chemicals. The three orange notes constitute most of biting opening and dominate the slightly softer dry down, during which the spicy and patchouli aspects come more into play. Unfortunately, I neither enjoy it or my skin, nor do others seem to enjoy it around me. Still, the price is great for those that do seem to like it, and the projection and longevity, while weak, fit that bill. Instinct simply isn’t something I would I would ever be inclined to reach for (yes, the irony), given that there are so many other citrus, specifically orange-dominant citrus options out there.
3/10
olga1979 – :
This is a scent I like, but it’s hard to have any strong feelings about it. In essence, it is a run of the mill dry, masculine, citrus with some aromatic, earthy vetiver on top.
Normally, I’m biased against celebrity fragrances but the entire Beckham line is at various levels of pretty good and this is the original.
It’s more classic than sexy and it doesn’t have much projection, so in my personal collection it’s on the “safe for work” shelf. Not offensive, and cheap enough to blind buy for anybody. You might like it too.
Paywogtifyfaw – :
there´s something in this scent that reminds me of DolceGabbana pour Homme…I don´t dare to say this is a knock-off but in my opinion DGpH could have been an inspiration for creating this one. Not bad. 6/10
XpaHumeJIb – :
In short; on my skin the top & middle notes smell horrid. Smells of synthetic citrus fruits, dirty musk, & a hint of anise. But if you’re patient the dry down smells fresh & of expensive lightly floral soap, with a light peppery scent. I’m assuming the combo of vetiver, cardamom, patchouli, white amber, & bergamot makes the base notes smell as I just described; it is quite sophisticated at the dry down. For $13 & the dry smells like so, its worth a try. Thumbs down to silliage & longevity. Thumbs up on the dry down. Recommend use & application: Office, job interview, after workout scent, & for a suit&tie occasion. Apply after shower & before you meet people its wise to wait until the dry down. Carry an atomizer. Why? It is nonexistent on my skin after 2hrs. Try it you won’t be upset.
potapo4kaya – :
received this as a gift, didn’t expect much of it.
however, even while the scent is simple, masculine, citrus boosted like hundreds of others, I can’t say it smells worse than more expensive alternatives. Maybe I’ll wear it now and then to go to the gym, in the spring time, but right now, I have better alternatives to wear
tms497intitytek – :
Really like the opening, but the dry down not so much (maybe it’s the cardamom?). Lasts moderately long, wish the Vetiver would hold out a little longer. Classy scent though (at the opening at least). Soapy-like dry down scent distracts from an otherwise great scent and, of course, a fantastic price.
Doran23 – :
Instinct opens with a rich, complex orange, supported with heady cedar wood, with undertones of subtle incense. I can definitely recognize the cardamom immediately, with perhaps some star anise in there somewhere, too. There’s something in it that’s almost reminiscent of the olfactory overload that your nose gets when you eat wonderful Indian food – that blast of a variety of spices whose cumulative accord is intoxicating, but that you have difficulty individually separating.
Into the dry down, the citrus begins to disappear and the cedar very much comes to the forefront – smelling your skin ten minutes in is like opening your grandmother’s cedar chest with her moth-eaten wedding dress and old family photographs. If I’m not mistaken, there’s also a most subtle herbaceousness, that of a freshly mown lawn, that lingers like a haunting refrain. It’s not listed in the notes, so I’m guessing this accord might be the result of the patchouli flirtatiously mixing with something else. I don’t get a lot of complexity in the dry down, except that the dwindling of the smell reminds me a bit of a sophisticated, older man’s aftershave: dry, somewhat soapy and powdery, citrusy, and full of earth.
Of course, considering 2.5 ounces can be yours for less than $20 at a Ross or Marshall’s, it’s bound to have its problems. I have skin that notoriously “drinks” whatever I put on it, so I always have to apply more than most people would recommend. However, even after 8-10 sprays of this (two to my neck, two to my wrists, and a few on my shirt), the sillage is almost nonexistent and longevity is perhaps two hours at most, at which points it’s hovering about an inch off of my skin.
This isn’t a “beast,” as the guys like to say. But I find it pleasant, warm, bright, refreshing, and inviting. At this price point, it’s difficult fragrance to criticize. I would most certainly buy this again.
superslims – :
Fresh, clean pleasant but illusive. Longevity issues sadly.
Jubretsmisure – :
Определено- ароматно- папратов. И едновременно с това свеж. Преплитащи се, хармонизирани съставки; едва доловими… може би от интимно разстояние… Инстинкт, проявен в точен момент. Аромат, обогатен с личността на мъжа, който го носи, за да стане уникален. Послание, изпратено към определена жена, защото само тя може да го усети и разгадае.
nikotinamid – :
To add…..Instinct is a unique spicy citrus which has only moderate longevity at best. For the price though, it’s a nice summer scent.
drichkov – :
Great scent once it’s died down, slightly synthetic on the opening. But I got rid of it as the longevity of it was extremely poor. For me personally I didn’t last any longer than an hour before it died down completely. Totally avoid it. But to be fair you can’t expect much for that price point.
likOwetty – :
Serves a purpose. Finally I own a fragrance that did not cost me a fortune (it is ridiculously cheap by the way) that I could always spray on my wrists and sniff, without feeling sorry for wasting the juice. It does not last but that’s the best part of it, because I can spray over and over and over again, and enjoy this delicious yummy aroma to the core!!
ruslan2007a032 – :
A rather nice and interesting cool spicy scent. Ok, so it’s no Creed, Christian Dior or Chanel but I have to say that it’s a pleasant surprise, especially given the rock bottom price that this retails at – in the UK anyway. The star anise is well done here, and it’s most certainly masculine. In terms of quality, it’s a notch or two above drugstore scents (Axe/Lynx, Puma, adidas, etc.), however it lasts only 2-3 hours at most before it turns into inert albeit pleasant skin scent. In summary, it’s cheap, it’s celebrity, and it’s not bad. I’m pleased to say there’s no need to cringe or apologise if you want to add it to your wardrobe/collection.
GEGINENetpext – :
This should be called Bond perfume! It is perfect manly perfume! I love it!
biossyanync – :
I found it for $25 at a discount store, my 10 year old likes it, it is masculine without being heavy or spicy., fresh yet it has longevity , it smells smooth and very nice..easy to wear, casual yet not boring…it is a tad sweet but not too much, it is unmistakably a man’ s scent!!!
PoCo – :
I bought this the other day, and cannot stop wearing it! Great scent, very fresh and sharp, a clean masculine scent with a lemon edge to it. This does fade out sort of quickly, but I just reapply every few hours, and why not its dirt cheap! Great bottle and magnetic cap! Very well done, a must buy if you do not have this.
9/10 Now A permeant part of my collection
андрей 28 – :
12 bucks at Ross.
Cool magnetic cap
Very typical sharp scent
Bit of cinnamon?
Good glovebox bottle
Not bad but wont buy again
Absommaalonse – :
Somebody has to find a way to make the top notes of this scent last. I love this cheap thing!
romanich – :
Why on earth do Beckham´s fragrances have to be so terribly diluted and generic. Wouldn´t it be a good thing to actually do a good cologne for once, that can be smelled after an hour, and, God forbid, have some raw mtrl that isn´t the cheapest there is, and also blendid so it makes some sense.
fix032 – :
unremarkable. the notes do not seem to blend together well
ColinO4 – :
David Beckham man’s frags can usually be summed up in one sentence. Instinct means “Always presentable”. As any other Beckham, there are some high quality ingredients, diluted to budget of course. The bottle is well done too.
Instinct is star anise with some citrus on top and a distant woody base for me. I find it well blended and balanced. Longevity is reasonable but sillage is a whisper.
Instinct does not layer, it smothers any other smell if applied in quantity. This is actually the main feature that makes it great for travel: after using a cheap hotel soap, my partner’s shampoo and who knows what deodorant, applying Instinct supresses and replaces the cacophony of smells. When I was travelling and used up my allocation to bring perfume as present, Instinct was the juice I was missing most.
The other application is to mask the scrubbers after scrubbing.
This is the frag I wear when I wear nothing.
10 /10 for doing what it is supposed to do
9.5/10 for composition
0 /10 for bragging rights
Great value too.
getman_26 – :
i use I Am King aftershave balm with this and the blend is exquisite! Instinct is a classy scent with just the right amount of patchouli.
WEATHESTEUNAB – :
Inexpensive but doesn’t smell cheap on the opening shot and the bottle is classy. The problem is that it doesn’t last long at all. I had to overspray to get any whiff of anise or vetiver. Patchouli is listed as a note but I didn’t sense any here. Dry down is nothing special.
OK as a knockaround fragrance…might be better as a splash to get the best from it.
bodoleu – :
yes its cheap dirt cheap you could say but does not smell cheap in anyway shape or form instinct is a very warm and comforting smell that has a cosyness about it its best suited for autum winter nights in my opinian anyone whos avoided this because of the beckham tag should give this a try because its excellent and puts some fragrances 4 times its price to shame in terms of quality its just ashame the brand hasnt produced anything as good since …
dimons_78 – :
I bought this on a blind buy as I thought it would suit me but unfortunately it was just too ‘manly’ for me. It kind of reminded me of the gym changing rooms in high school when boys would spray their axe body spray excessively.
This scent also lingers for many hours, long lasting on my skin.
rodin.evge – :
I, like so many others, was pessimistic simply because it was a celebrity brand, but damn it… this is a terrific smelling men’s scent.
And let’s remember, it’s NOT David Beckham that’s mixing this scent together in his white labcoat, but rather, someone who knows what they’re doing with perfume (and they’ve been given a shot at making a name for him/herself with the Beckhams’ help)… and I think that’s a great thing… (ie. More scents out there to choose from 🙂
Basically, the more ‘faces’ (Celebrity or otherwise), that can put new fragrances under our noses, the better I say, so don’t be averse to a brand just because it’s from J.Lo or Beckham or Justin Beiber (I know, a stretch), or whatever. If you’re curious, give it a shot… you may just surprise yourself and your nose, and that’s a great moment 🙂
Anyway… as to DB’s INSTINCT scent, I’d say…
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POOR: Sillage
AVERAGE: Longevity
VERY GOOD: Scent
BEAUTIFUL: Bottle design (and I love the magnetic cap!)
UNBELIEVABLE: Price $12 !!! (seriously.)
OVERALL: You’re getting a classy men’s fresh/citrus vetiver fragrance for only $12… You can’t go wrong with this.
Value for money, this is 9/10.
———————————————UPDATE: I have INSTINCT on my workdesk as a ‘cheap’ refresher should i not have a fragrance in my bag, and today (while wearing VERSACE EROS), I decided to spray a little INSTINCT on my wrist (for fun)… and man, it’s so, so good. The initial freshness is invigorating and the dry-down smells like a classy niche perfume. The fact that it’s so cheap makes this fragrance even better, in that you don’t have to be precious with it because it doesn’t cost a fortune and is easy to get 🙂
volvogp – :
I don’t know what it is about this fragrance but I can’t get enough of it. I keep smelling my arm to get another whiff of it. It has a certain note I wish I could identify. It is a bit of a peppery/aromatic warm spicy note to my novice nose. Someone help me out here. Would that be the vetiver or perhaps the anise? I bought my first bottle of this perhaps 3 or 4 years ago and finally ran out. I was pleased to see I could get a 75ml for under $20 at the local Ross/Marshalls. Sillage and longevity are moderate and I have received many compliments when wearing it. This is definitely the best of the Beckham frags for men that I have smelled. Not bad from a sweaty soccer player celeb who married a Spice Girl. Who’d have thunk!?
enrolflex – :
I bought this blind online because it was recommended to me by a friend and it was only $12.
To me is smells like grass and sweat, I won’t be using it again.
Angelinna – :
i bought this cologne on a whim. seeing as it was on sale i thought i couldn’t lose. it has a very strong woody scent the second you put it on and smells all right; nothing too special but also not bad, either. haven’t gotten any compliments on this scent as it doesn’t stay on your skin for more than about 3 or 4 hours at most and it doesn’t radiate too much.
i wear this cologne occasionally but its not even close to one of my favorites that i own. i don’t think i would buy it again seeing as it just isn’t that great.
Pophomshole – :
I have owned or sampled hundreds of colognes from niche to designer. With that being my nose is fairly well developed. It is definitely developed enough to know that this fragrance is actually pretty darn good considering its $15 price. It is not synthetic, lasts a long time and smells pleasant. It is not ground breaking but it will not offend anyone either.
This is definitely a manly, modern fragrance. This is for the man that wants to smell manly without smelling like their grandfather. Excellent for work when you don’t want something sweet or fruity.
On a final note anyone who doesn’t like this based on it being supposedly synthetic or on the fact that it is a celebrity fragrance is, in fact, a fragrance snob.
Morseigoglise – :
Not terrible as far as celebrity endorsed scents go. I enjoy this one. I have found the best use for it is the gym bag. I usually throw a spritz on after showering at the gym and it works out wonderfully, especially in the summer months. Its a very citrus/spicy combination but is still soft. I have never had this one offend anyone and is very safe as far as a scent goes. Also to my surprise it has some substantial longevity, in the area of 10 hours. However after 45-1 hour it will not project more than a foot and will continue to fade exponentially closer to the skin as time goes on. But overall lovely, safe scent for the price. Pick this up before you pick up that dreadful Axe shit.
бокал – :
Soft? Yes.
Spice? Yes.
Light Wood? Yes.
Citrus? Yes.
Longevity? It has been more than 11hrs and there is still a trace, however faint.
Projection? Not far. At all.
Quite honestly, I would have most likely avoided this fragrance entirely had it not been received as a gift. I generally avoid celeb releases for whatever preconceived