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Classic by Van Gils
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Classic

Van Gils · Male

Van Gils Classic is a clean, sharp aromatic woody cologne that carries the confident, grounded energy of late-eighties European barbershop perfumery. The fragrance kicks…

VerbenaLemonBergamotThymeCardamomCorianderPatchouliAmber

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LONGEVITY75
SILLAGE71
RATING4.0
RANK#26988
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 matches to Classic, closest first.

64
MATCH
Essencial Desejos by Natura

Natura

Essencial Desejos

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #31,664 4.2 rating Male

Essencial Desejos by Natura is a festive woody fragrance for men featuring a prominent gin-inspired accord. It pairs the aromatic sharpness of juniper…

70 LONGEVITY Long
55 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
43 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

72
MATCH
Strictly for Men by Van Gils

Van Gils

Strictly for Men

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #10,504 3.8 rating Male

Strictly for Men by Van Gils is an aromatic, woody, and spicy cologne built around the classic traditions of European barbershop grooming. The scent k…

70 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
69 LOVE / HATE Liked
64 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

70
MATCH
Vortex Echo by Maison de l'Avenir

Maison de l'Avenir

Vortex Echo

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #22,048 4.5 rating Unisex

Vortex Echo by Maison de l'Avenir blends vibrant citrus and sharp pink pepper with a dry down of patchouli and leather. It offers a fresh, clean barbe…

78 LONGEVITY Long
66 SILLAGE Strong
88 LOVE / HATE Loved
88 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

70
MATCH
Comme d’Habitude by Histoires D'Eaux

Histoires D'Eaux

Comme d’Habitude

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #33,779 4.6 rating Unisex

Comme d’Habitude by Histoires D'Eaux opens with a refreshing splash of tart lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin that quickly settles into a comforting…

87 LONGEVITY Eternal
67 SILLAGE Strong
91 LOVE / HATE Loved
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

67
MATCH
Beril by Unique'e Luxury

Unique'e Luxury

Beril

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #8,290 4.2 rating Unisex

Unique'e Luxury Beril hits the air with a tart blast of juicy mandarin orange, crushed pink pepper, and tart lemon zest. It does not whisper. Within t…

82 LONGEVITY Eternal
74 SILLAGE Strong
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
47 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

66
MATCH
Gutenberg Limited by Gutenberg Parfums

Gutenberg Parfums

Gutenberg Limited

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #62,418 4.5 rating Male

The first spray packs a punch. A sharp blast of Amalfi lemon and crushed bergamot snaps you awake immediately, backed by cooling green anise and punge…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
88 LOVE / HATE Loved
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

66
MATCH
Gutenberg Man by Gutenberg Parfums

Gutenberg Parfums

Gutenberg Man

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #69,666 4.0 rating Male

Gutenberg Man opens with a sharp burst of green cardamom, zesty bergamot, and sweet anise that cuts through morning air. You notice the brisk lemon in…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

63
MATCH
Renato Balestra Pour Homme by Renato Balestra

Renato Balestra

Renato Balestra Pour Homme

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #27,132 4.0 rating Male

Renato Balestra Pour Homme opens with sharp artemisia, bitter bergamot, and crushed thyme, giving off an immediate 1980s barbering snap. It settles in…

67 LONGEVITY Long
59 SILLAGE Strong
74 LOVE / HATE Liked
66 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

61
MATCH
Black Suede by Avon

Avon

Black Suede

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #27,904 3.9 rating Male

Avon Black Suede opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes, spicy nutmeg, and crisp carnation. Within fifteen minutes, the initial brightness settle…

62 LONGEVITY Long
55 SILLAGE Strong
72 LOVE / HATE Liked
88 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

57
MATCH
Zmey Gorynych Змей Горыныч by Ladanika

Ladanika

Zmey Gorynych Змей Горыныч

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #32,753 4.0 rating Unisex

Zmey Gorynych Змей Горыныч opens with a blast of cooling mint and sharp camphor, quickly shifting into a dense, smoky landscape. Lyubov Kovalenko blen…

41 LONGEVITY Moderate
47 SILLAGE Moderate
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
37 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

57
MATCH
Resurrextion by X-Ray

X-Ray

Resurrextion

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Thyme.

Rank #22,809 4.3 rating Unisex

Resurrextion by X-Ray opens with bitter orange, herbal chamomile, and lavender before shifting into sweet raspberry, white tobacco, and almond. The ba…

71 LONGEVITY Long
57 SILLAGE Strong
82 LOVE / HATE Loved
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

61
MATCH
Malbec Icon by O Boticário

O Boticário

Malbec Icon

Shares Cardamom, Thyme, Vetiver.

Rank #28,639 4.1 rating Male

Malbec Icon by O Boticário is a crisp, woody chypre built around vibrant spices and clean forest woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of crac…

69 LONGEVITY Long
58 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
55 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

59
MATCH
Paul Donnant for Him by Paul Donnant

Paul Donnant

Paul Donnant for Him

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Vetiver.

Rank #32,956 4.9 rating Male

Paul Donnant for Him opens with a bright burst of citrus led by mandarin orange, grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot. As the top notes quiet down, the sce…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
50 SILLAGE Moderate
96 LOVE / HATE Loved
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

58
MATCH
Conquer by Alta Moda

Alta Moda

Conquer

Shares Coriander, Verbena, Vetiver.

Rank #75,836 2.3 rating Male

Conquer by Alta Moda is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary, Verbena and Lavender; middle notes are Basil, Amb…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
63 SILLAGE Strong
31 LOVE / HATE Divisive
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

3 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

58
MATCH
Sueño Suave by Jacques Zolty

Jacques Zolty

Sueño Suave

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Vetiver.

Rank #19,498 3.6 rating Unisex

Sueño Suave by Jacques Zolty offers a sun-drenched blend of succulent fig and nectarine grounded in warm sandalwood. This fruity gourmand fragrance sh…

73 LONGEVITY Long
66 SILLAGE Strong
68 LOVE / HATE Liked
58 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

57
MATCH
Insurrection II Pure Extreme by Reyane Tradition

Reyane Tradition

Insurrection II Pure Extreme

Shares Cardamom, Thyme, Vetiver.

Rank #11,340 4.0 rating Male

Insurrection II Pure Extreme is a woody, vanilla-forward fragrance that balances sharp citrus and pineapple with a grounded patchouli and cedar base.…

64 LONGEVITY Long
58 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
79 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

57
MATCH
Reservoir by Evaflor

Evaflor

Reservoir

Shares Cardamom, Verbena, Vetiver.

Rank #82,750 Male

Evaflor Reservoir opens with a sharp burst of crisp lemon, sweet mandarin, and watery melon that instantly wakes up your senses. Do not overspray this…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
— LOVE / HATE Not scored
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

56
MATCH
Joint pour Homme by Roccobarocco

Roccobarocco

Joint pour Homme

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Vetiver.

Rank #5,069 4.3 rating Male

Joint pour Homme by Roccobarocco is a bold, woody chypre launched in 1993. It features an unapologetic, animalic opening led by civet and aldehydes th…

79 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
86 LOVE / HATE Loved
63 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

52
MATCH
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute by Nabeel

Nabeel

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Vetiver.

Rank #51,812 3.9 rating Unisex

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute by Nabeel is a dense oriental spicy fragrance that pairs a sharp citrus opening with warm spices. Star anise, grapefruit, and…

66 LONGEVITY Long
61 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
81 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

52
MATCH
Baz Cuir by The Spirit of Dubai

The Spirit of Dubai

Baz Cuir

Shares Cardamom, Coriander, Vetiver.

Rank #31,214 4.3 rating Unisex

Baz Cuir by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of cypress, yuzu, and cinnamon before deepening into a dark heart of myrrh, labdanum, and inc…

88 LONGEVITY Eternal
81 SILLAGE Enormous
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
33 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

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