16 community ratings

Basic Homme Eau Tonic

1987MenModern

7.9/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

A men's fresh and citrus perfume by Vichy, released in 1987. Most often worn in summer and best suited to daytime.

Skunky's take: A good friend for desk days.

How does it perform?

From 18 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.1 /10

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

Sillage

5.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.1 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

35%
Summer
32%
Spring
24%
Autumn
9%
Winter

Daytime
28%
Casual
23%
Sport
21%
Office
19%
Nighttime
5%
Evening
5%

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Last updated: October 26, 2026