A fresh aromatic fougere that fuses a breezy gin and tonic sparkle with juicy melon and crisp citrus, First Instinct for Him opens cool and inviting, then drifts into an airy heart of violet leaf lifted by a touch of Sichuan pepper. It settles into soft suede, clean musk, and warm amber for a modern everyday signature that feels relaxed, confident, and quietly addictive on skin.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2016. Perfumer Phillippe Romano.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Melon, Tonic water, Gin
Heart: Violet leaf, Sichuan pepper, Citruses
Base: Musk, Suede, Amber
Story and Positioning
Introduced as a new masculine pillar for the brand, First Instinct blends sparkling freshness with a smooth musky suede dry down for easy wear from daytime to casual nights. It later welcomed follow ups within the line such as First Instinct Blue in 2018 and First Instinct Extreme in 2018, plus newer interpretations like First Instinct Together in 2020.
Bottle and Design
A clear, gently contoured glass flacon features wave like panels that catch the light, paired with a polished silver tone cap and minimal front branding for a sleek, contemporary look that mirrors the scent’s clean feel.
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Inter Parfums USA LLC under license from Abercrombie and Fitch
Address: 551 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10176, United States
Country of Manufacture: China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and India (Refer to the product box for the specific batch information)
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