Thé Basilic by Molinard
Men Women 2019
Description
Thé Basilic by Molinard is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, this composition features top notes of basil, mint, lemon, and bergamot; a heart of tea leaves, green tea, black currants, jasmine, and lavender; and a base of cedarwood, musk, and calone.
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Key notes
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Top
basil
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Heart
Tea Leaves
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Base
Lemon Verbena
Community
532 votes
- Positive 82%
- Negative 7.9%
- Neutral 11%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
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Leading answer Like it
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Season
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547 votes
Time of day
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239 votes
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About Thé Basilic
Thé Basilic by Molinard is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, this composition features top notes of basil, mint, lemon, and bergamot; a heart of tea leaves, green tea, black currants, jasmine, and lavender; and a base of cedarwood, musk, and calone.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
269 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
276 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
272 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
236 votes
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8 reviews
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The only synthetics are Calone, Hedione, Habanolide, and ISO, and they’re super good—maybe there’s Javanol for body. The rest smells like essential oils, too natural; I love it. One of the few I give a 10/10. It varies with the climate and humidity. It’s therapeutic, relaxing, cheerful, sophisticated, ethereal, and versatile—I wear it in winter and summer. On my skin, the mint dominates and ends with tea; it reminds me of the drink ‘Free Tea’. Despite having ‘basil’ in the name, I don’t detect it; Mandarine Basilic has five times more. Projection and sillage are moderate, and the longevity never dropped below 7 hours.
The only synthetics I detect are Calone, Hedione, Habanolide, and ISO, which are fantastic—maybe there’s a hint of Javanol for body. The rest smells like pure essential oils, too natural; I love it. It’s one of the few I give a 10/10. The scent shifts with the weather and humidity. It’s therapeutic, relaxing, cheerful, sophisticated, ethereal, and versatile—I wear it in winter and summer. On my skin, the mint dominates, ending with tea; it reminds me of the drink ‘Free Tea’. Despite ‘Basilic’ in the name, I don’t detect basil; Mandarine Basilic has five times more of it. Projection and sillage are moderate, and the longevity never drops below 7 hours.
Super natural and realistic basil. It starts pungent but fades elegantly and gradually into a sweeter herbal note. I didn’t notice the citrus notes they mention. Does it resemble Torino 21? Yes and no; they share notes but take different paths: Xerjoff has more citrus and mint, while Molinard is more herbal with lots of basil. Both could live perfectly together in a collection.
Super natural and realistic basil. At first it’s pungent but fades elegantly and gradually into a sweeter herbal scent. I couldn’t perceive the citrus notes they claim. Does it resemble Torino 21? Yes and no; they share notes but take different paths: Xerjoff has more citrus and mint, while Molinard is more herbal with lots of basil. Both could live perfectly together in a collection.
Green to the max: mint, tea, lemon verbena, and a basil that truly rules. It smells like a garden wet after rain. How does it compare to Torino 21? In the 21, the mint and lemon shine, whereas here basil is the absolute queen. I find Torino much richer. As for longevity, The Basilic lasts about 3-4 hours if you stretch it, which is pretty tight. I stuck with Torino 21; it costs more but smells better.
Totally green perfume: mint, tea, lemon verbena, and above all, too much basil. It smells like a garden wet after rain. Does it resemble Torino 21? In Torino 21, mint and lemon dominate, whereas here basil rules. I find Torino tastier. The longevity of The Basilic is about 3-4 hours if you stretch it, which is quite tight. I stuck with Torino 21; it costs more but smells better.
Green, green, green… and even greener. Basil, mint, tea, and citrus, with basil as the absolute queen. I think there’s an unwritten tomato leaf note; it smells just like my grandparents’ garden with tomatoes and basil in sight. It’s curious, realistic, and evocative, very natural, but don’t buy it blindly if you’re not a basil fan. Performance is decent, about 4 hours in close proximity. Ideal for spring/summer, don’t take it out of that range. I love it for the good memories it brings back.
Green, green, green… and even greener. Basil, mint, tea, and citrus, with basil in charge. It sounds like it has an unwritten tomato leaf note; it smells just like my grandparents’ garden with tomatoes and basil nearby. Curious, realistic, and evocative, it feels natural, but don’t buy it blindly if you’re not a basil fan. Performance is regular, about 4 hours in a personal space. Only for spring/summer. I love it for the good memories it brings back.