34 community ratings

Live (Eau de Toilette)

2013MenClassic

7.4/ 10

Community score
34 ratings

Van Gils Live Eau de Toilette is a fresh, sweet men's scent that leans towards autumn and winter; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.8 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

71% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Live (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

It opens fresh and fruity with orange, an air accord and grapefruit. Vetiver and patchouli give the heart an earthy footing, and vanilla, oud and leather in the base pull it towards a spicy, smoky, leathery tone. The overall impression sits between fresh and woody oriental, with a synthetic edge.

Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring. It is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear, with business and evening also getting votes, and it reads mainly masculine and classic. Câline Oud Extreme and Jardin Bohème Oud Mystique have a close profile.