49 community ratings

Al Basel

Name: Al Basel
Brand: Swiss Arabian

2014MenModern

7.4/ 10

Community score
49 ratings

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Swiss Arabian Al Basel is a masculine fragrance that sets fresh citrus against a sweet, gourmand and spicy woody-oriental base; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 53 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.4 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

76% 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

Lemon Sage

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cinnamon Praliné

Black cardamom

Tolu balm

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Brazilian rosewood Patchouli Leather Black amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy

What does Al Basel smell like?

Lemon and sage keep the opening bright and green. In the heart, cinnamon, praliné, black cardamom and tolu balm sweeten it and add a spicy, gourmand warmth. Patchouli, leather and black amber anchor the base, and the woody, leathery side takes over as it dries.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters find it masculine; it leans towards spring and fall and is chosen for leisure time and evenings. Rabanne Black XS and Rasasi Yazan for Him have a close profile.