Previews of the ‘Way of the Fogliano－Unwavering Honor’ Van UR and Eiji SR have been revealed. The gacha will be available beginning on the 1st of March at 12:00 JST.
TW FOR SEMI SUGGESTIVE CONTENT! These are my personal headcanons on what I think the idols would wear. You do not have to agree with me. I just dislike how Broccoli always gives their character merch scents like; apple or lavender. They are adult men in an entertainment industry. They usually get promotional items so I think that they have preferences... But I also have a thing for exploring the world around me with my nose first. I hope you enjoy.
Quick explanation; top notes, middle notes, and base notes are the length of how long the scent will last when applied. Top notes; 5 - 15 minutes / Middle notes; 1 hour / Base notes; Max of 6 hours
Eiichi Ootori
Heavenly Delusion by ASTRE
Unisex Cologne
Around 200 USD // 31,554 Yen
I think grape is a very childish smell for someone like Eiichi. It reminds me of candy with the manufactured taste. So! I decided to take some creative liberties. My original choice also wasn't something I wanted to stick with. I like this much better after looking between the two. So this will be my final choice! The top notes are tangerine, blood orange, and pink pepper! It is citrusy with a bite of pepper that I think retains masculinity while still being unisex? Going in to hug him or leaning in close would make your eyes widen with surprise almost. The middle notes are peony, rose, lily of the valley, cinnamon, and ginger! A lot of floral notes but they are not overwhelming because of the cinnamon and ginger. It is a balance that almost smells earthy? It's powdery and you start to feel your body really relax with this one. And finally the base notes. We have coffee, vanilla bourbon, sandalwood, patchouli, and white musk(white flowers like jasmine). This is where we have a soft and alluring smell. Very heavenly (haha!) like you're drifting away on a cloud the longer you inhale and close your eyes. I specifically wanted a coffee note for Eiichi since I know he is a fan of fancy chocolate and coffee. Which... If they would've used either of those in a merch fragrance I would have been happier...
The longer that Eiichi holds you the less you want him to let go... Is it intentional?
Eiji Ootori
Endymion Concentré by PENHALIGON'S
Masculine Cologne
Around 120 USD // 18,889 Yen
My first reason for choosing this is a personal headcanon. Endymion is said to be very handsome! I think Eiji is very handsome and sweet, but also... I have another reason for choosing it. But that is a secret! The top notes are lavender, bergamot, and sage. These give off the scent that may remind you of a fresh bouquet. Imagine that he brought them to you on a late night date. Very alluring and pleasant when sprayed. The middle notes are suede and geranium! Which I really like because the suede is very masculine and mature and the florals all mesh wonderfully. It isn't overbearing at all! Which can happen very easily with the usage of too many floral scents the fragrance will just smell like a big garden. Finally, the base notes are leather, nutmeg, and incense(usually very powdery). Now this is where the cologne has left its childish phase and has matured into something very sexy and adult which I personally like for Eiji. He looks up to his older brother and wants to show you that him being younger doesn’t mean he can’t treat you right! The nutmeg and leather is actually something very ‘intimate’ when it comes to scent with how they mesh. And the incense as a note reminds me of what tends to happen after the very romantic date. From the start to the finish you are wrapped up in a loving embrace!~!
Eiji wants you to see him as man, not a boy... Please, allow him to show you what he can do...
Kira Sumeragi
Dark Lord by Kilian
Masculine Cologne
Around 295 USD // 46,543 Yen
This was a choice I was happy to make. I think that Kira would wear something seductive because of how he is marketed. He is actually a very sweet and quiet guy who isn’t very good with his words. So when he wants to prove a point to you, I would like to thing he would do it without having to speak!~! Our top notes are Sichuan pepper, bergamot, and cloves! A spicy and sweet opening that is elegant and an immediate head turner. He already has your attention without saying a single word. The middle notes are davana(sharp and bitter smelling herb), jasmine, rum, and birch. This is much warmer than our top notes and it’s almost like you’re being hypnotized. Pulled in by the smell that lingers on his clothes. Very rich and it’s such a gorgeous smell already and we have one more layer left to the cologne!The base notes are leather, vetiver, cedar, amber, oakmoss, and nagarmotha(strong earthy smell)! So this all melts together and it’s so wonderful it’s actually hard to describe in words for me personally. The leather, vetiver, and nagarmotha all work together in a way that feels very handsome if that makes sense. They go together extremely well which makes me smile! While the cedar, amber, and oakmoss have a lighter and fresh smell. Very earthy and clean and it’s almost like a breath of fresh air. All together you will be captivated by your dark lord Kira- I mean… He wants to tell you about his intense wants. But he wears this instead hoping that you understand him!
It’s already too late for you now… Kira has placed you under his spell without making a sound…
Shion Amakusa
Fahrenheit 32 by Dior
Masculine Cologne
Around 105 USD // 16,492 Yen
Sadly, this fragrance has been discontinued. But that doesn't change the fact that it smells wonderful. My original choice for Shion was based on a surface level understanding. Mostly me viewing him as an idol with fandom jokes and not really an overall person. So I have decided to finalize my choice of fragrance with something as classy as Fahrenheit 32 by Dior. So the bottle is very glossy, appearing frosted from the cold. However there is a double meaning! The outside if Fahrenheit, and the inside is Celsius. Due to the fragrance offering a warm smell and feeling upon wear! At least that is what I believe! The notes listed are very basic which is actually fantastic. The smell is intended to replicate laying in bed with the person you really love. To invoke the emotions you might feel with something so peaceful and intimate. The top notes are iris, rose and orange blossom. It's very floral and pretty. Delicate in a nice way with the subtle citrus. The middle notes are vanilla, white tobacco and vetiver(it's a plant). Now it fades from floral to warm and smooth! Very cozy and the citrus mixes nicely with the vanilla. Almost like a creamcicle? There is a lingering sweetness but it has a more intimate smell now. Lastly the base notes are... Soap! This is a mix of floral concentrates usually but it smells like a plain white bar of soap if that makes sense! Fresh and clean!~!
Shion would be happy to lay under the sheets with you... But only if you're interested in what could happen next...
Nagi Mikado
Fox in the Flowerbed by Imaginary Authors
Feminine Cologne
Around 105 USD // 16,492 Yen
Nagi is a cunning and 'cute' character. Also I can never pinpoint how old he actually is? So I assume 13 - 16 range. But he uses the cute gimmick and little kid aesthetic as much as he can since HEAVENS was given a wider range of ages in one group to maximize the appeal. So that means even though Nagi will one day grow up, he has to really play the younger sibling role as long as he can. So I picked this fragrance! It is far more feminine than it is unisex, but I don't think Nagi would choose something overly masculine since that it doesn't fit with his usual aesthetic? But he is also... A young man... He probably had a short phase of wearing AXE before he became an idol. The top notes are jasmine, mountain air (a combination of scents that make it smell fresh and earthy), and tulips. It's a very refreshing smell that comes off as walking straight into a garden when it's nice and cool outside. The middle notes are honey and olibanum (it's a resin that smells like frankincense! Woody and a little fruity). This is where it starts to seem more childish but not in a bad way! The honey and olibanum give you a sweetness that shows what Nagi attempts to project to the fans. He is your 'Cutie Nagi'. Of course he would smell sweet and cute! And finally the base notes are pink pepper and thistle. The base notes together have a slight spicy scent which makes the scent somewhat fierce? The cunning fox in the flowerbed. Nagi want's to be the cute youngest but there's also part of him that wants to be seen as mature. So I think the fragrance being more sweet and floral with that delicate snap of pepper is very fitting for him as a character.
Nagi wants a big hug from you! Secretly hoping his cologne will cling to you when he lets you go...
Yamato Hyuga
Bubble Bath by Maison Margiela
Unisex Cologne
Around 165 USD // 25,944 Yen
I actually dislike Yamato as a character. For a very petty reason I cannot disclose. But I cannot allow my personal bias to give him something that I don't think would fit him. My heart says 'cheap Old Spice' but after doing a quick search he has a citrus scent for his fragrance? He is childish to a certain extent but just saying 'citrus' always has the reminiscence of cleaner fluids and things you find under a kitchen sink. And I think that wouldn't be accurate to him as a character? So, I decided to give him Bubble Bath by Maison Margiela! It is part of a collection called REPLICA which was designed to literally replicate the smell of whatever the name of the cologne is. It is technically meant to be a unisex fragrance but it is more feminine leaning. Which I chose intentionally for Yamato. He has a very hard outside, but he has soft insides. I would like to see it more if I had the chance... Anyway, our top notes are soap(again!) and bergamot. The top notes are a very... Foamy smell? If that makes sense. A scentless soap for sensitive skin. Although it lacks a fragrance, there is a hint of something clean, fresh, and floral. Delicate if that makes sense. The middle notes are lavender, rose, and jasmine. Still very subtle and pleasant. I like it a lot because I think Yamato is very self conscious and overly hygienic because he loves to workout and move his body. But because of that he fears smelling bad since he is also an idol. The base notes are coconut, white musk, patchouli. It has almost like... A clean linen smell. Fresh out of the dryer where it isn't super hot but it's like a warm hug from your towel after you get out of the lukewarm bath water. Again I view Yamato as overly aware of his personal hygiene because he is a gym rat so I choose to believe he will always smell fresh and clean. He doesn't look like a cologne person at all haha!~!
Someone like Yamato having such a delicate smell... Even he has a soft side to him...
Van Kiryuin
Decimo by Gritti
Masculine Cologne
Around 193 USD // 30,450 Yen
So it actually came as a surprise to me than Van is associated with the scent of bergamot according to his fragrance merch. My original scent choice was a wood and earthy smell but I decided that I have changed my mind. So we have Decimo by Gritti which I think fits Van very well! The top notes are bergamot and black currant! A citrusy and tart opening. Which gives you a 'cool' feeling. Relaxed if that makes sense. The middle notes are birch, patchouli, and rose. This is where it melts down and you get a lovely inhale of floral. Warm and woody, still masculine and fresh which I personally am a big fan of. Especially for someone like Van! Finally our base notes, which would be ambergris(), musk, and vanilla. "Musk" is actually something you would extract after killing a deer. "Ambergris" is found inside of the Sperm Whale that offers a warm, salty smell. However it is considered cruel and is illegal to buy and sell for the sake of fragrance. So! Both of these are actually something synthetic with a pheromonic effect. And from what I have researched has occasionally caused 'excitement' in the opposite sex if you are catching my drift. The entirety of the base is more like an intimate hug and whispers against your neck you can't help but squeak in surprise!
Van is more bite than he is bark... Please tread carefully or he might eat you up!
Voice Actor: Takahashi Hidenori
Height: 176cm
Weight: 62kg
Blood Type: Type O
Birthday: December 12th
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Place of Birth: Hyogo
Hobby: Baseball
From the official Twitter:
Van is affiliated with Raging Entertainment and is a member of HE★VENS. He is an idol with a cheery and straightforward way of expressing himself. Due to his natural friendliness and easygoing nature, he is an indispensable presence in variety shows and is loved by people of ages.
-You can look at it again on the Event Log, Mini-Event section (for the other boys messages to him) and Talk section (for a one-on-one conversation with you and him) in Idol Page.
-Also the translations might not be fully accurate since I'm not that fluent on jp/en, so if i ever made a mistake do correct me🙏
<You (Player)>
Van: Having you celebrate my birthday makes me really happy. It's so great that I can't stop smiling. Thank you.
Van: …Hey, could you please tell me "Happy Birthday" again one more time? Or you could also say "I love you" in a really passionate way too if you want!
<Otoya>
Otoya: Happy Birthday! We both have a similar vibe and pretty much in sync together, don't we? I hope we can work together again on something new!
Van: That's so nice of you to say! Thanks! You're right, I think the two of us could do something interesting together.
<Masato>
Masato: I wish you a Happy Birthday. I really admire the way how you support your group with your cheerfulness.
Van: You're giving me too much praise! But well, it's more fun to always smile, isn't it? Thank you for the birthday wish!
<Natsuki>
Natsuki: I wish you a Happy Birthday! It's so nice to see you always smiling. I thought that you must be healing everyone around with your smile.
Van: I'm really happy to hear that~! Your smile is looking great too. Let's go and make everyone smile with it!
<Tokiya>
Tokiya: I heard that it's your birthday today, Happy Birthday. I often see you at the center of conversations.
Van: I'm quite talkative after all~ So maybe that makes me stand out a bit. Feel free to talk to me too sometime!
<Ren>
Ren: Happy Birthday! I look forward to working with you again in the future. Well, I won't lose next time either.
Van: Whoa, you're so fierce! Though that's what I like about you. Let's compete head-on together and create something great!
<Syo>
Syo: It seems to be your birthday today, Happy Birthday! Are you going to celebrate it with everyone in HE★VENS by playing baseball or something?
Van: Thanks! They did at least let me play catch ball with them before. You wanna join in and play?
<Cecil>
Cecil: I wish you a Happy Birthday. Seeing your smile somehow warms me up!
Van: Thank you for celebrating my birthday! I'll make sure to keep your heart and body warm with my happy aura!
<Reiji>
Reiji: I heard that it's your birthday today, Happy Birthday! Let's get along well with each other as our own group's mood maker☆
Van: Thanks! I really appreciate it. It would be nice if we could go and practice together sometime.
<Ranmaru>
Ranmaru: I just picked up a ball earlier, is it yours? If this is your birthday present, then you should make sure to keep it close with you.
Van: Yeah, it's mine! Thanks! Anyway, I can't believe that you knew it was actually my birthday today. I'm so happy~!
<Ai>
Ai: Happy Birthday. You don't seem to look like the oldest one in your group, and I mean it in a good way. Maybe that's part of your charms being a supporter of your group.
Van: That's a pretty sharp analysis! Yeah, having a free-spirited guy like me around makes you feel a little bit at ease, doesn't it?
<Camus>
Camus: I wish you a Happy Birthday. I hope that your birthday this year will be even more lively than usual.
Van: Thank you for your thoughtful birthday wish! I may be a bit noisy, but please let it slide as I'm just sharing my happiness with you!
<Eiichi>
Eiichi: Happy Birthday. Van's free-spirited way of thinking and behavior has really helped me out a lot. Thank you.
Van: The reason why I can do whatever I want is because of you, Ei-chan. Thanks to you, I'm enjoying my life as an idol!
<Kira>
Kira: Happy… Birthday. Van's… positive attitude. I think it's something… that we can't do without.
Van: I'm also being pulled along by Kira-chan's enthusiasm! Thank you so much for everything.
<Nagi>
Nagi: Happy Birthday~♪ Thank you for listening to all of Nagi's selfishness. I'm going to let myself get pampered a lot by you from now on☆
Van: Nagi-chan, you really are such a little devil! But you're cute, so I'll forgive you anything. Just keep your pranks to a minimum, okay?
<Eiji>
Eiji: Happy Birthday, Van! Since I always rely on you, I'll be playing the straight man role for today!
Van: Eh, but we already have one playing that role here! Though that's what's so funny about you. It's fine if you let me play the funny man role once in a while.
<Yamato>
Yamato: Happy Birthday. You have your very own strength, you know? It's different than what I have, so having you around is really encouraging.
Van: In terms of pure strength though, I'm no match for you, Yama-chan. But hearing you say that gives me confidence. Thank you!
<Shion>
Shion: Blessings on the day of Van's birth. I can't help but envy you for never losing sight of your identity at any given time.
Van: Thank you. I learned a lot of things from you too, Shii-chan. If you ever need help, you can count on me!
