Van Gils

designer · 1 fragrances

Signature Scent

The Icon

Van Gils's Most Iconic

Classic

“Classic by Van Gils is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men”

★ 3.96·270 reviews

Classic by Van Gils is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Classic was launched in 1988. The nose behind this fragrance is Pierre Wargnye. Top notes are Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Thyme, Cardamom and Coriander; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Orange, Cedar and Vetiver. This elegant and timeless fragrance represents the essence of luxury; masculine, refined and with style. It opens with lemon, bergamot and verbena. Thyme, coriander and cardamom form the heart, while the base consists of cedar, amber, patchouli, orange and vetiver.It is available as EDT, aftershave lotion, deodorant and shower gel.

Verbena · Lemon · Bergamot

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The Collection

Fragrances by Van Gils

VerbenaLemonBergamot

Van Gils

Classic

·★3.96

House Noses

The Perfumer

Perfumer

Pierre Wargnye

Pierre Wargnye was born in Lille and raised in Grasse, inspired by the scents of freshly picked jasmine and distilled patchouli. After earning a chemistry degree, he joined IFF in 1980, apprenticing under Bernard Chant in New York, and went on to create Drakkar Noir for Guy Laroche and Pleasures for Men for Estée Lauder, among fragrances for Givenchy, Hugo Boss, and Yves Saint Laurent. He retired from IFF in 2012 after more than thirty years, having mentored younger perfumers including Céline Barel.

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