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Eau de Basilic Pourpre vs Lime Basil & Mandarin

Eau de Basilic Pourpre and Lime Basil & Mandarin overlap 48% in notes and accords; 3 notes appear in both. Eau de Basilic Pourpre rates higher with the community: 7.4/10 against 7.0/10 for Lime Basil & Mandarin.

At a glance

Eau de Basilic PourpreLime Basil & Mandarin
BrandHermèsJo Malone
Release year20221991
Rating
7.4/10220 votes
7.0/10371 votes
Longevity
5.9/10
6.3/10
Sillage
5.6/10
5.7/10

When to wear

Seasons
Eau de Basilic PourpreLime Basil & Mandarin
Summer42%46%
Spring39%41%
Autumn17%10%
Occasions
Eau de Basilic PourpreLime Basil & Mandarin
Casual29%28%
Daytime25%27%
Office22%22%
Sport11%14%
Evening7%5%
Nighttime7%0%

Notes

In both

  • Basil
  • Patchouli
  • Bergamot

Eau de Basilic Pourpre

Only in this one

  • Spices
  • Geranium

Lime Basil & Mandarin

Only in this one

  • Mandarin orange
  • Lime
  • Lilac
  • White thyme
  • Iris
  • Amberwood
  • Vetiver

Accords

Eau de Basilic Pourpre

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy

Lime Basil & Mandarin

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Fruity
  6. Spicy

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Lime Basil & Mandarin lasts longer: longevity 6.3/10 against 5.9/10 for Eau de Basilic Pourpre.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 5.6/10 for Eau de Basilic Pourpre, 5.7/10 for Lime Basil & Mandarin.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 42% of the season votes for Eau de Basilic Pourpre and 46% for Lime Basil & Mandarin.

Which one is rated higher?

Eau de Basilic Pourpre is rated higher: 7.4/10 against 7.0/10 for Lime Basil & Mandarin.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Basil, Patchouli, Bergamot.