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Home Fragrances Van Gils Basic Instinct

Eau de toilette

Van Gils Basic Instinct

Gender:

Male

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Van Gils launched Basic Instinct in 2002 — and it was a brilliant move. A masculine fragrance belonging to the east family. Conceived and brought to life by perfumer Pierre Bourdon. Available as eau de toilette.

Expect a moderate sillage — enough to be remembered, not enough to overwhelm. The longevity of this fragrance is moderate — exactly what most occasions call for. Country of origin — the Netherlands, and that already says something about the quality. Basic Instinct Van Gils — the choice of those who appreciate depth and character in every detail.

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Van Gils Basic Instinct

Eau de toilette 40 мл

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

The scent of Basic Instinct is shaped as a layered story, where layers reveal themselves smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Van Gils comes through in the way notes appear and fade. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette sets the depth and body this composition needs.

The gender direction is masculine, which clarifies the composition character. In wear duration Middle suggests confident staying power. In projection Middle describes the way the scent radiates.

From the first breath you detect sparkling citrus first notes: Bergamot, Cucumber, Lavender and Mandarin.

In the middle phase you meet Jasmine, Orange blossom, Rose and Violet keeping a silky white floral direction.

At the note-group layer the structure relies on Citrus, Green, Fruit and Spicy. It also reaches into Whiteflower, Floral, Ambery and Earthy / Mossy. Within olfactory families the fragrance belongs to East.

In summary Basic Instinct holds a coherent structure — the first stage creates momentum, the heart develops the core line, while the drydown anchors the memory. These are the fragrances best judged on skin.

Pierre Bourdon
Perfumer

Gender	Male
Brand	Van Gils
Segment	Premium perfumery
Country	Netherlands
Website	http://www.vangilsparfums.com
Year of production	2002
Status	Produced
Concentration	Eau de toilette
License holder	Royal Sanders

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Persistence

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Sillage

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