Eau de Basilic Pourpre

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