A&F Fragrance Suite Discovery Kit review

The A&F Fragrance Suite Discovery Kit is the low-risk way into Abercrombie's newer scents. The gift box holds seven samples, and A&F publishes a short note list for each: Coastline Musk (musk, cedar and aqua), Amber Cove (amber, cedarwood and oak), Sandalwood Canyon (vetiver, black tea and sandalwood), Vanilla Haze (vanilla, lavender and amber), Iris Grove, Orchid Mist and Pink Fleur. A&F describes the line as complex, layerable fragrances made for everyone, so the kit suits couples and gift buyers as well as men. It scores well on experience and value because you can try seven scents before buying a 2.5 oz bottle, but lower on quality because it is a sampler rather than a full cologne, and three of the seven scents are floral or gourmand. The A&F site blocked our automated price check, so the USD price is marked pending. We compared published notes and prices and did not wear-test any fragrance.

Who it is for

anyone who wants to sample before buying

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Seven samples: Coastline Musk, Orchid Mist, Vanilla Haze, Amber Cove, Iris Grove, Pink Fleur and Sandalwood Canyon
• Amber Cove: amber, cedarwood and oak
• Sandalwood Canyon: vetiver, black tea and sandalwood
• Coastline Musk: musk, cedar and aqua
• Housed in a gift box; dermatologist tested, per A&F

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Seven scents to try for the price of one kit
• Strength: Every scent comes with a published three-note description
• Strength: Suite scents are sold as full 2.5 oz bottles if you find a favorite
• Weakness: USD price not verified at our check
• Weakness: Sample vials, not a wearable full bottle
• Weakness: Includes floral scents such as Orchid Mist that many cologne buyers will skip

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Samples: 7
• Woody picks: Amber Cove, Sandalwood Canyon
• Format: Gift box of vials
• Brand: Abercrombie & Fitch

Where it ranks

A&F Fragrance Suite Discovery Kit is No. 5 in our Best Abercrombie & Hollister Colognes verdict.