Van Gils EDT

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VG V

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Van Gils VG V is an Eau de Toilette. VG V opens with Blood Orange and Coriander, settles into a heart of Peach Blossom, Virginia Cedarwood, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Van Gils's VG V carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

VG V is a clean, easygoing Eau de Toilette for men who like a citrus opening and a soft, sweet finish. It is not trying to shock anyone. It suits daytime wear and anyone who wants a classic masculine profile with a little warmth underneath.
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  • Fresh
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Woody
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VG V Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

VG V opens with blood orange and coriander, a bright, slightly spicy start that feels fresh and quick. The heart brings peach blossom, lavender and Virginia cedarwood, which pull the scent into a smoother, more aromatic place with a gentle woody edge. The base settles on vanilla, oakmoss and amber, giving a warm, soft finish with a hint of old-school mossy depth. It is a fresh, woody and slightly sweet masculine that moves from zesty to cosy.

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