David Beckham True Instinct

David Beckham True Instinct is a masculine woody fragrance with a fresh, piney and herbal character. Wood is what everyone notices first, while a minority also mention musk, flowers and an aromatic side.

Pine gives the scent its outdoor feel, smelling of resinous needles and fresh forest air. Basil adds a green, slightly sweet and aniseed-like herbal note, and geranium a rosy, minty brightness that keeps the opening lively. As it settles, the woods take over: patchouli brings an earthy depth, sandalwood a creamy smoothness and vetiver a dry, grassy, slightly smoky tone. Musk softens the base into a clean, skin-like finish.

It suits men who want a straightforward, easy-to-wear woody scent without sweetness. The fresh pine and herbs make it a good choice for daytime, the office, sport and casual weekends, and it fits spring and autumn especially well. Those who like clean, aromatic woody fragrances with a green, forest-like character should find it dependable.

David Beckham True Instinct — for men fragrance by David Beckham. Notes: Basil, Geranium, Musk, Patchouli, Pine, Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database