What Is Intelligent Cobalt a Dupe Of?

Intelligent Cobalt is a clone of Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce. We rate the similarity at 84%. We're comparing it with the original Fierce, the fresh, aromatic, musky fragrance, rather than another scent carrying the Fierce name.

What ties Cobalt to Fierce?

Both note lists combine citrus and aromatic greenery with a musky, woody base. Fierce lists fir, lemon, orange, petitgrain, cardamom and sea notes at the top. Cobalt also includes fir, lemon, orange, cardamom and sea notes, alongside bergamot and rosemary. There's a lot of overlap before you even reach the heart.

The connection carries through the rest of the pyramid. Jasmine and sage appear in both profiles, while sandalwood, musk, oakmoss and vetiver help connect the bases. Fierce also lists rosemary in its heart; Cobalt puts it in the opening. The placement changes, but that aromatic thread is still part of the comparison.

The differences to look for

Cobalt includes pear and white ginger lily in its heart, then cashmeran and amber in the base. Fierce lists lily-of-the-valley and rose in the middle, with Brazilian rosewood among its base notes. Cobalt's fruity and amber ingredients give it a few different routes around the shared fresh musk and woods.

That's why 84% makes more sense to us than calling the two interchangeable. The familiar Fierce idea is there, with enough room for Cobalt to have its own character. The score describes scent similarity, rather than matching strength or wear time.

Choosing between them

Cobalt is worth looking at if you're after the citrus, greenery and clean musk combination that makes Fierce recognizable. If the exact floral balance of Fierce is your favorite part, that's the part we'd compare most carefully.

You can explore Cobalt's profile and the original Fierce before checking the available bottles.