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Bow Tie After Shave by Van Gils (2019): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Van Gils/Bow Tie

Bow Tie by Van Gils

After Shave / 2019

Bow Tie

After Shave · MASCULINE

7.0/ 1015 ratings

CitrusWoodyPowdery

aromatic

cinnamon

Released: 2019
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded
Origin: Netherlands

Bow TieVan Gils

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Bergamot Cypress

Heart notes

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Powdery

aromatic

cinnamon

fresh spicy

vanilla

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.8 / 10

Sillage5.1 / 10

Value8.7 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day17%

Night100%

Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
Unisex0%

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7.0/10

Very Good

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Frequently asked

What does Bow Tie by Van Gils smell like?+

Bow Tie by Van Gils features a layered composition opening with Bergamot and Cypress at the top, Nutmeg, Cardamom, and Cinnamon at the heart, Vanilla, Musk, and Patchouli in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, powdery.

What are the notes in Bow Tie?+

Top notes: Bergamot and Cypress. Heart notes: Nutmeg, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove, and Cloves. Base notes: Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli, and Woody Notes.

Is Bow Tie for men or women?+

Bow Tie by Van Gils is designed for men.

When was Bow Tie released?+

Bow Tie by Van Gils was launched in 2019 as a After Shave.

What fragrances are similar to Bow Tie?+

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Bow Tie by Van Gils is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Bow Tie was launched in 2019. Top notes are Bergamot and Cypress; middle notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves and Nutmeg; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.