David Beckham Instinct (2005)
by Beckham

I really like this fragrance! I don't seem to have longevity problem that many people on here seem to have, although I do find that it tapers off quite rapidly after 2.5 hours to a point where it's still there, just at a closer proximity (say from 2 metres when fresh, to 1 later on) . After 19 hours it can sometimes still faintly smelt it on my wrists.
This fragrance isn't a real head-turner, it has a limited proximity (can't be smelt from a long way away) and the smell isn't "spicy" (can't really think of a better word at the moment). It's smooth and pleasant, I also find that I can pick out alot of the individual notes. While it's not all that captivating, I like the smell, I get compliments about it and I'm comfortable wearing it, what more can one ask for?

14th July, 2011. (Last Edited: 16th July, 2011.)

I'm amazed! I hadn't expected to like this. I find it to be quite good!
I'm impressed by how accurate the notes are.
The citrus notes are complex and pleasing. The licorice/anise and spice notes are true, the vetiver is simple but enjoyable. Each is distinct.
The scent is not sweet nor heavy.
The patchouli and amber are happily restrained.
Well, I endorse this scent! Perhaps not remarkable, but certainly well done.

31st December, 2010.

One of the best vetivers available at any price. Full stop. (And here's a free tip, kids: pour it over Joop! Homme for a real taste treat!)

8th December, 2010. (Last Edited: 26th January, 2011.)

I got this frag because it was a girls favorite cologne. Its pretty boring and linear but offers a nice fresh "out of the shower" smell, but like most will tell you, the longevity is terrible. Ive never owned a frag that lasted this short, I get about an hour tops then it dries to an extremely close proximity scent. The only person who will smell it after an hour is a girl kissing you neck.

Uses: I find it great to keep in the car or the gym bag for a quick boost of freshness should your deodorant fail or your real cologne die out on a long day.

1st December, 2010.

I totally disagree with all the reviews panning this fragrance. I don't find Instinct to be generic or boring at all. In fact, I'm impressed that a celebrity scent would make such heavy use of vetiver, as opposed to the usual boring aquatic or cedar notes.

Instinct is an interesting spicy vetiver. The vetiver is dry and sharp, and the supporting pepper, star anise, and patchouli notes give it some teeth. There's also a leafy green note floating on top of all this, and I suspect there is violet leaf in this fragrance.

Though it's far from groundbreaking, I can't think of any perfume that smells like it. It is definitely not sporty, "fresh" or wimpy smelling at all. Rather, Instinct is bold and assertive, without being brash or aggressive. Don't worry, you won't smell like every other dude walking by.

MY RATING: 7.5/10

3rd November, 2010.

What a shame for this house! Smells good but the longevity is a total disgrace. I cant understand why they made a kind a fragrance like this... maybe for comercial reasons only. Thumbs down!

18th August, 2010.