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Instinct by AXE — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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AXE· 2008· Eau de Toilette

Instinct

6.212Typically ~$7

Leathery through and through. Best in fall, made for dates.

LeatheryWoodyEarthySpicyFresh

Scent profile

Top notes

Cumin Leather Pepper Pink Pepper White Rose

Heart notes

Lavender Licorice Petitgrain Paraguay

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Base notes

Amber Birch Leather Patchouli Suede

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

90%

Spring

61%

Summer

45%

Fall

100%

Day

81%

Night

100%

Where

Office

76%

Casual

89%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

91%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.