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Home Fragrances Van Heusen European

Eau de Cologne

Van Heusen European

Gender:

Male

Segment:

Lux perfumes

Fragrance information:

Van Heusen and European — a combination worth experiencing. A masculine fragrance rooted in the fern and wood families. The fragrance concentration is eau de cologne.

Behind this fragrance stands the United States and its rich perfumery heritage. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Perfume information

The composition of European unfolds as a continuous scent journey, where layers reveal themselves with precision and warmth. The signature of Van Heusen comes through in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de Cologne keeps the right density and pace of development.

The accord architecture is built around these accords: Balsamic, Aromatic, Citrus and Wood forming a compact and readable structure. Additional accords such as Leather, Spicy and Mineral expand the olfactory volume in the background. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read.

In the first seconds you meet cardamom-peppery top notes: Black Pepper and Ginger.

In the heart you meet Basil, Cedar Needles and Sage keeping a pure aromatic direction.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Spicy, Aromatic, Wood and Ambery. It also reaches into Leather. At family level the composition sits in Fern and Wood.

In summary European holds a coherent structure — the opening sets direction, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail. This is the type of composition best experienced in wear.

Gender	Male
Brand	Van Heusen
Segment	Massmarket perfumery
Country	United States
Website	http://www.pvh.com
Status	Discontinued
Concentration	Eau de Cologne
License holder	PVH

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Composition pyramid

Black Pepper

Ginger

Basil

Cedar Needles

Sage

Ambergris

Patchouli

Sequoia

Top notes

Black Pepper Ginger

Heart notes

Basil Cedar Needles Sage

Base notes

Ambergris Patchouli Sequoia Suede

Families

Fern

Wood

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