Hermès
Eau de Basilic Pourpre
unisex · Launched 2022
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Top notes are the first minutes, heart is the next hours, base is what stays.
About Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre
Perfumer: Christine Nagel
Eau de Basilic Pourpre puts purple basil at the centre of a spicy, green cologne, composed by Christine Nagel for Hermès in 2022 and worn by anyone. Spicy is the leading impression for everyone; about half also find it woody, floral, aromatic and citrusy, which reflects how evenly the few notes are balanced.
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Eau de Basilic Pourpre puts purple basil at the centre of a spicy, green cologne, composed by Christine Nagel for Hermès in 2022 and worn by anyone. Spicy is the leading impression for everyone; about half also find it woody, floral, aromatic and citrusy, which reflects how evenly the few notes are balanced.
The notes are given as a short list. Basil is the star, here the purple variety, which is more peppery and clove-like than the sweet green basil of the kitchen, and it is backed by a general spicy accord that sharpens that pepperiness. Bergamot gives the opening a clean citrus lift. Geranium adds a rosy, slightly minty green note that softens the herb into something more floral, and patchouli grounds it with a dry, earthy warmth that gives the eau more staying power than its name suggests. The character suggests warm-weather daytime wear, for anyone who likes herbal, green scents with a peppery bite rather than sweetness.
Eau de Basilic Pourpre — unisex fragrance by Hermès (released 2022). Notes: Basil, Bergamot, Geranium, Patchouli, Spices, Spicy Notes. — Parfica open fragrance database
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How much does Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre cost in Sweden?
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What does it smell like?
Mainly spicy, woody, floral and aromatic. Notes: basil, bergamot, geranium, patchouli, spices, spicy notes.
Who makes it?
Hermès (France). Launched in 2022. The perfumer is Christine Nagel. Marketed unisex.
How is it rated?
7.7 out of 10 from 139 votes on Parfica open fragrance database.
Where does this data come from?
The rating and the votes on longevity, sillage, season and time of day come from Parfica open fragrance database. Notes, accords, perfumers and release data come from the ScentGlade catalogue (shared with the Olfactory app) and its editors.