How it smells
Main smell: fresh spicy and aromatic. It opens with bergamot, moves to basil and geranium and dries down to spices and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2022
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Eau De Basilic Pourpre notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Hermès Eau De Basilic Pourpre EDC
Eau De Basilic Pourpre EDC comes from Hermès. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €86. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jaguar but less than Tom Ford Beau De Jour and Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is fresh spicy (100%), followed by aromatic and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy fresh spicy and aromatic smells and notes like basil and spices. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
Eau De Basilic Pourpre longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Tom Ford Beau De Jour and Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like spices and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Will people notice Eau De Basilic Pourpre?
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Tom Ford Beau De Jour and Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense spread further.
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Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, summer, winter and fall. If you need something for fall, Tom Ford Beau De Jour is a better fit. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
If you like Eau De Basilic Pourpre, try these
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Beau De Jour (3 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y Intense (3 shared notes), Jaguar (4 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Lhomme (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Lhomme starts from €63.
More questions
When did Eau De Basilic Pourpre come out?
It came out in 2022.
Can I wear Eau De Basilic Pourpre to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.