Hermiel van Gils started his clothing brand, Van Gils, with just a few borrowed sewing machines. By staying true to himself, the brand quickly grew into a leading European fashion label. As the clothing line developed, the range expanded in the 1980s to include a fragrance line: VAN GILS STRICTLY FOR MEN. Like the clothing, this perfume represents authentic quality and character.
Van Gils ignores fleeting trends and remains faithful to its style. This is reflected in classics such as STRICTLY FOR MEN, BETWEEN SHEETS, and BASIC INSTINCT, as well as in modern fragrances like I, I FOR HER and I DARE, developed for a younger audience. In 2023, the whisky-inspired fragrance Strictly No.01 was launched.
Van Gils still manufactures its perfumes in the Netherlands, and they are available worldwide at perfumeries and drugstores.