Van Gils · 2002
Basic Instinct EDT
Longevity
Long-lasting5-8 hours
Projection
CloseArm's length
Polarising
Mixed
fresh
uplifting
skin-close
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About This Perfume
Van Gils Basic Instinct smells like chilled fruit spritz, lavender, airy florals. It opens with blackcurrant, melon and pineapple, moves into jasmine, orange blossom and violet and settles on amber, oakmoss and patchouli. It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
This eau de toilette is best in spring and summer and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days and the office. Released in 2002.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: fresh is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike citrus fragrances.
Around $10.
Explore more: Fresh perfumes · Blackcurrant perfumes · Melon perfumes · Pineapple perfumes
Concentration
EDT
Occasion
Casual · office
Projection
Close
Gender lean
Leans masculine
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
- Office
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FAQ
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It smells like chilled fruit spritz, lavender, airy florals. It opens with blackcurrant, melon and pineapple, moves into jasmine, orange blossom and violet and settles on amber, oakmoss and patchouli.
In the community's experience it lasts roughly a working morning or afternoon, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring and summer. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days and the office.
It leans masculine, though anyone can wear it.
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