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Home Fragrances Van Gils Basic Instinct Outdoor
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Van Gils Basic Instinct Outdoor

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Basic Instinct Outdoor Van Gils, launched in 2022, is classified as a masculine fragrance, falling within the wood and aromatic families. In eau de toilette — and that's all it takes to fall in love.

Made in the Netherlands, backed by a long and proud tradition. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Basic Instinct Outdoor evolves as a continuous scent journey, where notes flow with precision and warmth. The style of Van Gils is evident in the way notes appear and fade. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de toilette keeps the depth and body this composition needs.

At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Drinks, Citrus, Spicy and Wood. The palette also extends to Aromatic, Ambery and Earthy / Mossy. From a family perspective the composition sits in Aromatic and Wood.

In the top tier you detect sparkling-drinkable top notes: Absinthe, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Forest Accord.

At the core of development you notice Cedar, Patchouli and Sage holding a structural woody direction. At drydown level the structure settles through Ambergris, Moss, Tonka bean and Vetiver, reinforcing a deep amber trail.

The stylistic positioning is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.

In summary Basic Instinct Outdoor sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, while the drydown anchors the memory. This is the type of composition best experienced on skin.

Gender Male
Brand Van Gils
Segment Premium perfumery
Country Netherlands
Website http://www.vangilsparfums.com
Year of production 2022
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder Royal Sanders

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Absinthe
Absinthe
Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Cedar
Cedar
Note photo Patchouli
Patchouli
Note photo Sage
Sage
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Moss
Moss
Note photo Tonka bean
Tonka bean

Top notes

Absinthe Bergamot Black Pepper Forest Accord

Heart notes

Cedar Patchouli Sage

Base notes

Ambergris Moss Tonka bean Vetiver

Families

Family Aromatic Aromatic
Family Wood Wood

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