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Helène d'Arcy

Basalt

2011WomenClassic
6.4/ 10
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Helène d'Arcy Basalt is a women's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity core against a sweet, powdery and woody base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
4.6 /10

Plain bottle, the real show is inside.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

53% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Fruity
  3. Sweet
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental
  7. Powdery

What does Basalt smell like?

Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays fairly close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring is not far behind. It is chosen mostly for daytime and office wear, less for evening or nights out.

It opens with green leaves, apple and bergamot, a fresh, fruity start. White lily, jasmine and ylang-ylang fill the heart with a floral weight. In the base, vanilla, cedarwood, white musk and sandalwood sweeten it and settle into a powdery, woody warmth.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Green leaves
    • Apple
    • Bergamot
  2. First hours

    • White lily
    • Jasmine
    • Ylang-ylang
  3. Towards evening

    • Vanilla
    • Cedarwood
    • White musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 29%
    Winter
  • 22%
    Spring
  • 15%
    Summer
  • Daytime
    28%
  • Office
    22%
  • Casual
    20%
  • Evening
    17%
  • Nighttime
    12%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026