The Perfume Library

32 perfumes

In Red (Eau de Parfum)

Armand Basi

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Armand Basi In Red Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy floral for women that suits the light days of spring and summer. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with few choosing winter. It leans towards leisure, work and daily wear. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters mostly read it as feminine, then modern. The scent is fresh, citrusy and green, with a floral core. Jasmine, rose, violet and lily of the valley open it with flowers; mandarin orange, bergamot and cardamom add a fruity, spicy brightness in the heart. It dries down onto ambergris, woods and moss, which give it a woody, mossy base. Roger & Gallet Thé Vert and Penhaligon's Quercus have a close profile.

Armand Basi Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Armand Basi · 2000

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi Homme Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that pairs the spicy freshness of cinnamon, cardamom and Provençal lavender with a sweet, powdery warmth of vanilla and tonka bean. It opens with cinnamon, cardamom and lavender, with aromatic notes keeping the start fresh. In the heart, lilac and lily of the valley add a soft floral touch while tonka bean and nutmeg bring a sweet, spicy warmth. Vanilla, musk, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the base into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with evenings also in the mix. Most voters read it as masculine. Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle and Burberry Brit for Him have a close profile.

Wild Forest

7.0

Armand Basi · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Armand Basi Wild Forest is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, green opening over a spicy, smoky, leathery base; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring, and it leans towards daily wear and the office. It reads masculine. Nutmeg and pepper give a spicy start, opening into a green, woody heart of violet leaf and cedar. In the base, leather, patchouli, frankincense and vanilla dominate, with ambergris and musk softening them. Floral and resinous touches stay in the background. Féraud Nuit des Sens and Première Note Cedar Atlas have a close profile.

L'Eau pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

Armand Basi · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi L'Eau pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that suits spring and summer days. Most voters wear it in the warm months and by day; leisure, daily wear and the office are the most common settings. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close without crowding the room. It reads as a masculine scent. It opens with bergamot, sea breeze and lavender for a bright start. In the heart, cardamom, nutmeg and bamboo leaf add a green, lightly spicy feel. Patchouli, moss and blue cypress settle into a woody, earthy base. Aquatic and floral touches run through the accords; Fragonard Valentin and Zara Classic 12.0 have a close profile.

Basi Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Armand Basi · 2001

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi Basi Homme Eau de Toilette is a woody fougère for men that opens with Chinese tea, bergamot and rosewood and settles on oakmoss and cedar, with a sweet, spicy edge; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. There are no season or occasion votes, so it is hard to say when it suits best. The opening is light and clean, with tea, bergamot and coriander. Towards the heart, pepper, mint and nutmeg add spice while lotus softens the floral side. The base of oakmoss, cedar and sandalwood gives it a dry, woody footing, and musk rounds it off with a powdery sweetness.

Silver Nature (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Armand Basi · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi Silver Nature Eau de Toilette is a fresh, soft men's fragrance that sets bright citrus against a powdery, creamy and sweet base; it dates from 2008 and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a small number of voters have rated them, so treat those scores with caution. There are no season or occasion votes, so none are suggested here; it is positioned as a men's fragrance. It opens with lemon, bergamot and orange in a bright citrus frame. Iris and cyclamen follow in the heart, adding a floral, powdery softness. In the base, milk, musk, sandalwood, patchouli, amber and vanilla bring a creamy, sweet and lightly woody warmth. Joop! Le Bain (Eau de Parfum) and Etro Relent have a close profile.

L'Eau pour Homme Blue Tea

7.3

Armand Basi · 2021

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Armand Basi L'Eau pour Homme Blue Tea is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, balancing sweetness against woody dryness. Its longevity is rated as moderate, though with few votes behind it that reading is tentative. It is positioned as masculine, and its fresh, fougère build suits everyday wear. The top holds bergamot, lemon, rose and black pepper: the citrus comes first, with the pepper adding a light edge. The heart turns cooler with mint, cardamom and blue tea. In the base, cedarwood and musk soften the scent and settle it on a woody ground.

In Blue (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Armand Basi · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Armand Basi In Blue Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance built around coriander, grapefruit and bergamot; it has been discontinued. It opens with coriander, grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange, which keep the citrus in front. In the heart, lotus and neroli soften that freshness, blackcurrant adds a fruity sweetness and pepper brings a light spice. The base of precious woods, Asian patchouli and oak settles the scent onto a woody ground, and the overall impression stays green, fresh and mildly sweet. Its profile is close to Bon Parfumeur 701 Eucalyptus Coriandre Cyprès and Acqua di Parma Ginepro di Sardegna.

Scent Of Kiss

6.5

Armand Basi · 2019

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Armand Basi Scent Of Kiss is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral for women, softened by a creamy, gourmand sweetness. It opens with pear, grapefruit, apple and strawberry, giving a fruity freshness. In the heart, orange blossom, rose, peach blossom and jasmine add a soft floral layer. Vanilla, cedarwood and sandalwood settle the sweetness onto a woody base. Voters rate its longevity as moderate, though the small number of votes makes that a rough guide. It is made for women, and its sweet, fruity build suits a light, cheerful style. It shares a close profile with Câline Mon Paradis and Mancera Of the Wild.

Lovely Blossom

7.8

Armand Basi · 2008

Fresh · Floral · Green

Armand Basi Lovely Blossom opens on apricot and orange blossom and settles into a floral heart of Egyptian jasmine, a fresh, fruity women's fragrance that has been discontinued. The top pairs apricot with orange blossom, so it starts fresh and fruity. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and mirabelle plum make a floral, sweet middle. The base of heliotrope and balsam fir leaves a powdery, woody finish, with green and animal touches staying in the background. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, so it leaves a measured trail close to the skin. It is made for women. Chloé Love Story Eau Sensuelle and Borsalino La Vie en Rose de Borsalino have a close profile.