Basile Tweed

Basile Tweed, from the Italian house Basile, is a masculine woody fragrance released in 2020. Citrus makes up about half of its character, with lighter spice, sweetness, musk and flowers.

Lemon and bergamot give a bright, clean start, and apple adds a crisp, juicy sweetness. Violet leaf brings a green, slightly cucumber-like freshness, and nutmeg a warm, dry spice. A touch of rose softens the heart. The base is classic and woody: cedar gives a dry, straight structure, vetiver a grassy, slightly smoky earthiness, sandalwood a creamy smoothness and patchouli a little depth, with musk keeping the finish clean.

It suits autumn and spring, office days and smart casual wear, and its tailored, woody character matches the fabric of its name. It should appeal to someone who likes traditional, well-dressed masculine woods with a fresh citrus-apple lift and a dry vetiver base, reliable rather than experimental.

Basile Tweed — for men fragrance by Basile (released 2020). Notes: Apple, Bergamot, Cedar, Lemon, Musk, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Rose, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Violet Leaf. — Parfica open fragrance database