44 community ratings

Basile Uomo (1987) (Eau de Toilette)

1987MenClassic

8.4/ 10

Community score
44 ratings

Basile Uomo opens with basil, rosemary and lemon and settles on sandalwood, patchouli and oakmoss, a green, spicy men's fragrance made as an Eau de Toilette that has since been discontinued.

Compare

Skunky's take: That just-out-of-the-shower feeling, clean and fresh.

How does it perform?

From 40 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.6 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Leathery
Chypre

What does Basile Uomo (1987) (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

The opening is led by basil, vervain, rosemary and lemon, with lavender, thyme, tangerine and grapefruit rounding out the fresh, green side. In the heart, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg bring spice, softened by jasmine and rose. It dries down to sandalwood, patchouli, leather and oakmoss, a chypre base that feels earthy and leathery.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and summer, and it leans towards office and daily wear, though some choose it for evenings out. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Basile Basile Uomo (2002) and Giorgio Armani Eau Pour Homme (1984) have a close profile.