220 community ratings

Eau de Basilic Pourpre

Name: Eau de Basilic Pourpre
Brand: Hermès

Perfumer: Christine Nagel

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

Community score
220 ratings

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Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre is a light, clean unisex scent that pairs the green freshness of basil with citrus and a touch of spice.

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Skunky's take: It shines in warm weather, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 174 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.9 /10

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

Sillage

5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.2 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Spices Basil Patchouli Geranium Bergamot

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy

What does Eau de Basilic Pourpre smell like?

Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than leaving a strong trail. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn well behind. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. It reads slightly more masculine, though a good share of voters call it feminine.

Basil and bergamot lead, geranium adds a soft green-floral note, spices give a little warmth and patchouli sits quietly underneath as an earthy base. The overall impression is fresh, citrusy and green. Jo Malone Geranium & Verbena and Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin (Cologne) have a close profile.