What Does David Beckham Instinct Smell Like?

David Beckham Instinct is a woody men’s fragrance made by Coty. The original Instinct launched in 2005, and the range was relaunched in November 2024 as two eaux de parfum, True Instinct and Bold Instinct.

True Instinct (woody ambery)

• Top: pine needles.
• Heart: cedarwood.
• Dry down: vetiver.

Bold Instinct (woody aromatic)

• Top: laurel leaves.
• Heart: nutmeg.
• Dry down: smoky woody notes.

How to choose

True Instinct is the greener, cleaner option, with pine and cedar. Bold Instinct has more spice and smoke. Both are sold as 50 ml and 75 ml eau de parfum, and as 150 ml deodorant body spray.

Formulas and packaging change over time. Check the notes on the current bottle or retailer page before you buy.

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