Notes pyramid
Top
CucumberMelonMandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotPineappleNutmeg
Heart
Orange BlossomRoseVioletJasmine
Base
MuskRumWoody NotesOakmossPatchouliAmberVetiver
Main accords
ozonic100%
aquatic88%
citrus76%
woody64%
sweet52%
white floral40%
Day 78%Night 22%
Longevity6.1 hrs
0 hr24 hr
Community scent consensus
Collectors rate Basic Instinct 4.05 out of 5 across 155 votes. Projection reads as moderate. Best worn in Summer.
Basic Instinct by Van Gils is a Oriental fragrance for men. Basic Instinct was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Bourdon. Top notes are Cucumber, Melon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot, Pineapple and Nutmeg; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Rose, Violet and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Rum, Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver. Basic Instinct is a fragra
Perfumer: Pierre Bourdon
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