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Instinct Gold Edition by David Beckham — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Instinct Gold Edition by David Beckham

David Beckham· 2015

Instinct Gold Edition

5.212Typically ~$20

Lemon and basil up top, drying down to cedarwood and patchouli. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

SpicyFreshSyntheticGreenWoody

Perfumer: Aliénor Massenet, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Scent profile

Top notes

Lemon Basil Bergamot

Heart notes

Cardamom Juniper berry Rosemary

Base notes

Cedarwood Patchouli

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Competition by Nautica

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A spring and fall fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

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Winter

81%

Spring

100%

Summer

95%

Fall

97%

Day

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Night

71%

Where

Office

98%

Casual

100%

Date

79%

Club

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Sport

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