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Basic Instinct

Released 2002 · Eau de Toilette

By Pierre Bourdon

7.0 / 10 (11 ratings)

Launched in 2002 by Van Gils and composed by Pierre Bourdon, Basic Instinct (Eau de Toilette) opens with blackcurrant, melon, pineapple and lavender, turns to jasmine, orange blossom and violet at the heart and dries down to amber, oakmoss, patchouli and vetiver. Its main accords are fresh, aquatic, fruity, citrus and floral.

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Main accords

Scent pyramid

Top notes

Blackcurrant Melon Pineapple Lavender Nutmeg

First impression, lasts 15 to 30 minutes

Heart notes

Jasmine Orange blossom Violet

The core fragrance theme, lasts 2 to 4 hours

Base notes

Amber Oakmoss Patchouli Vetiver

The foundation, lingers up to 24 hours

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