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Basil

Basil

AromaticFound in 16 fragrances

Aromatic, green, and slightly anise-like with a fresh, herbal vitality. Basil adds an unexpected freshness to fragrances, bridging the gap between herbs and spices. It works beautifully with citrus and green notes.

Origin: Mediterranean, Asia
👃 Smells Like

Aromatic, green, slightly anise-like with a fresh, herbal vitality

🧪 Role in Perfumery

Adds unexpected freshness bridging herbs and spices.

🤝 Pairs Well With
Bergamotlimevetivermintgreen notes
8
As Top Note
8
As Heart Note
0
As Base Note

Often Paired With

cedar 9vetiver 7mandarin orange 6bergamot 6amber 6lemon 5coriander 4orange blossom 4sandalwood 4grapefruit 4

Perfumes featuring Basil

Bois Imperial

Bois Imperial

2020
Essential Parfums
OrientalEDPMen
AED 92
★★★★
Thai basil · Timut pepper · Grapefruit
Pour Monsieur

Pour Monsieur

1955
Chanel
CitrusEDTMen
AED 367
★★★★
Sicilian Lemon · Petitgrain · Neroli
The One for Men

The One for Men

2008
Dolce & Gabbana
OrientalEDTMen
AED 294
★★★★
Grapefruit · Coriander · Basil
Mandarino di Amalfi

Mandarino di Amalfi

2014
Tom Ford
CitrusParfumUnisex
AED 918
★★★★
Lemon · Grapefruit · Mint · Basil
L'Homme

L'Homme

2006
Yves Saint Laurent
Woody FloralEDTMen
AED 294
★★★★
Ginger · Bergamot · Lemon
Cactus Garden

Cactus Garden

2019
Louis Vuitton
CitrusParfumUnisex
AED 1028
★★★★
Bergamot · Citron · Lemon · Mandarin Orange
Clémentine California

Clémentine California

2016
Atelier Cologne
CitrusCologneUnisex
AED 257
★★★★
Clementine · Mandarin Orange · Juniper Berry
Italian Cypress

Italian Cypress

2008
Tom Ford
AromaticParfumUnisex
AED 918
★★★★
Basil · Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Mint
Pacific Chill

Pacific Chill

2023
Louis Vuitton
FreshEDPUnisex
AED 1028
★★★★
Citron · Mint · Orange · Lemon
Afternoon Swim

Afternoon Swim

2019
Louis Vuitton
CitrusParfumUnisex
AED 1028
★★★½★
Bergamot
Basilico & Fellini

Basilico & Fellini

2017
Vilhelm Parfumerie
OrientalParfumUnisex
AED 1384
★★★½★
Basil · Pitahaya
Tiffany & Love for Her

Tiffany & Love for Her

2019
Tiffany & Co.
FloralParfumWomen
AED 275
★★★½★
Grapefruit · Basil
Russian Leather

Russian Leather

2016
Memo Paris
OrientalEDPUnisex
AED 484
★★★½★
basil · cedar · fern
Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic

2007
Guerlain
CitrusEDTWomen
AED 294
★★★½★
Clementine · Bitter Orange · Orange Blossom · Green Tea
Lime Basil & Mandarin

Lime Basil & Mandarin

1999
Jo Malone London
CitrusCologneWomen
AED 202
★★★½★
Lime · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot
Aire

Aire

1985
Loewe
FloralEDTWomen
AED 220
★★★½★
Aldehydes · Green Notes · Galbanum · Marigold