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Eau de Basilic Pourpre
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Eau de Basilic Pourpre by Hermès is an aromatic woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2022, this olfactory composition was created by perfumer Christine Nagel. The top note features bergamot; the heart notes are basil and geranium; and the base notes combine spices and patchouli.
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Eau de Basilic Pourpre… A cologne with an average EDT longevity. Green-citrus opening with the bergamot in full force that instantly fuses with the extremely fresh and realistic basil; once the potent initial 15 minutes pass, it attenuates into union with the geranium to also give presence to that note. We are facing a simple yet not basic cologne, and perhaps there is a probability that women might feel it a touch masculine. I’ve read it’s compared to Dior Eau Sauvage EDT; the familiarity might be due to the basil executed in a very similar way, although in this case, I think it resembles much more the one perceived in Eau S. Extreme – the 2010 reinterpretation; also, almost immediately, it brought to mind a perfume I used a lot in 2008, Hugo XY by Hugo Boss, which has the basil note very predominant, from now on speaking of notes that remind, not of the perfumes themselves in an absolute way. A good proposal for spring-summer, a fresh herbal and very aromatic scent.
Eau de Basilic Pourpre is an EDT-level Cologne. It starts with a top-shelf bergamot that’s green and citrusy, instantly blending into a super fresh, realistic basil note. After 15 minutes, the opening fades slightly and geranium joins in to add its presence. It’s a simple proposal but not basic; some women might find it a bit masculine. I compare it to Dior Eau Sauvage EDT because of that very similar basil, though I think it leans closer to the 2010 Extreme version. It also immediately reminded me of Hugo XY from 2008, which has that distinct basil note. These are notes that evoke memories, not absolute clones. Perfect for spring/summer: herbal, fresh, and highly aromatic.
It seemed very curious to me with a very realistic representation of basil. It’s very well blended and of good quality, but there is something that makes me not quite like it all, and I wouldn’t buy it.
It’s such a natural, herbal, green, and refreshing basil that… I can’t help but think about making spaghetti with tomato to match the aroma. It’s brilliantly done and has Magic, only that unlike the tomato leaf note, which is luminous and natural with a scent that has nothing to do with its taste, this perfume evokes the leaf directly, spiced, the fresh leaf so beautiful and aromatic that you put in the oven on pizza. Curious, curious. Basil with light. It’s as if it were a perfume designed by the flavor and cooking specialist Harold McGee.
I was shown it at a Hermès store a few weeks ago, and my first reaction was NO. I don’t remember when I put the clear-lens glasses in my case, but the next day, when I put them on, a very curious and pleasant aroma started reaching me, but I wasn’t sure where it came from. Finally, I discovered it was the scent of Eau de Basilic Pourpre, and I had the glasses pressed to my nose for several minutes that day :D. It’s a green-sweet aroma, the light, direct green of basil. The real scent of basil is strong, and if it’s not in prepared food, I think it’s a bit too strong and very herbal. But here, we’ve been given a beautified basil, I’d even say juicy, but a juicy in a fruity mode (I know, that doesn’t exist), but that’s how I imagine it; it’s a basil dream, something sweet, cheerful, clean, artisanal-sophisticated, yet simplistic. Maybe the geranium mentioned supports it very well, as it’s not felt directly, adding this sweetness and delicacy. This is one of those Hermès scents you buy more for the collection than for functionality; it lasts and projects very little, but depending on one’s taste and interest in perfumery, this could be like a bottled poem. Recommended to at least try it and enjoy its evolution. I see it as quite unisex. General use, less in winter. I wear the seal and style of Hermès. *Review based on paper test in moderate climate.*
The basil is so natural, herbal, green, and refreshing that I feel like making spaghetti with tomato sauce to match the scent. It’s brilliantly crafted and has magic. Unlike the tomato leaf note, which is luminous and has nothing to do with the actual taste, here it directly evokes the leaf: spiced, fresh, and beautiful, just like the one you put on a pizza in the oven. Curious. It’s basil with light, as if designed by Harold McGee, the flavor and cooking expert.
Horrible, horrible, awful. I find the Nagel thing funny because, unlike other perfumers who go for the kill and stretch successful formulas, she seems to investigate. At least sampling one of her new creations means you won’t smell something very common. But with things like this, what initially seems a pro ends up being a con… what a terrible thing. Of the ingredients, I only knew basil, so I wasn’t predisposed to find something that would turn my stomach. It’s a note that, in low doses and accompanied, offers a crunchy and refreshing touch. Pim, pam, pum, spray, I smell… gagging. Holy cow, disgust, fennel, fennel by the kilo. Those of us who grew up in the countryside know that smell like the palm of our hand; some love it, some hate it. I’m one of the latter. I hate it in stews and dishes, I hate it raw, as an olive curing spice, and also fresh, with a newly grown stalk from one side to the other of the mouth, like a nature candy. I think I ate too much raw fennel as a kid and now I can’t stand it. That muddy, spicy, yellowish, washed-out, yet intense, spiced, falsely smooth smell. Well, this takes off with a blast of fennel, not a pretty one, but of those old bushes that are already yellowing. I smell it again and it’s even more of the same. Fennel. Go away, Eau de Basilic Pourpre. The best part is when I put my nose in again later expecting those anise-heavy, cloying chords to have given way to something, and what I smell turns my stomach even more than before: roses. Roses, roses, and roses, ugly, cardboard-like, horrible, the kind that want to be young and refreshing but smell like dry velvet, a two-euro Ifa air freshener, and a dirty bathtub. And so until the end, a mix of fennel and soft roses with a soapy foam aftertaste, all as if boiled in a shower with more shit than a monkey’s wrestling pit. Of the listed notes, I only managed to smell bergamota, not in excess on its own, but due to the soapy residual base. The geranium is dead-set camouflaged by rose and at most that cross of basil and spices that gives it the anise touch to simulate a stalk of fennel ready to be put in a glass container to make olives. The only somewhat pleasant part is the base with the soapy patchouli and bergamota notes making a sediment with a certain warm texture, something that isn’t worth evaluating because it’s the end of so many men’s perfumes. A nightmare.
Horrible, horrible, horrific. I find it amusing that Nagel, unlike other perfumers who just chase hits and stretch their successful formulas, seems to actually investigate. At least trying one of her new creations means you won’t smell something generic. But with things like this, what starts as a pro ends up being a con… what a terrible scent. I only knew basil from its name, so I wasn’t expecting something to make my liver churn, since in low doses it usually offers a crisp, refreshing touch. Pim, pam, pum, spray, sniff… gag reflex. Damn, it’s disgusting, fennel, fennel by the kilo. Those of us who grew up in the countryside know that smell like the palm of our hand; some love it, some hate it. I’m one of the haters. I hate it in stews and dishes, I hate it raw, as an olive curing spice, and even fresh, a little sprig from one side of the mouth to the other, like a nature candy. I think I ate too much raw fennel as a kid; I can’t stand it now. That muddy, spicy, yellowish, sloppy yet intense, spiced, falsely smooth smell. This takes off with a blast of fennel, and not a pretty one, but an old patch that’s already turning yellow. I sniff again, and it’s the same. Fennel. Go ahead and take a hike, Eau de Basilic Pourpre. The best part is when, after a while, I stick my nose in again hoping those anise-heavy, cloying chords have given way to something, and what I smell makes my stomach turn even more: roses. Roses, roses, and roses, ugly, cardboard ones, horrible, the kind that try to be young and fresh but smell like dry velvet, a two-euro Ifa air freshener, and a dirty bathtub. And so until the end, a mix of fennel and soft roses with a soapy aftertaste, all as if boiled in a shower with more shit than a monkey’s wrestling pit. Of the listed notes, I only managed to smell bergamot, not in excess, but due to the soapy, residual base. The geranium is dead-camouflaged by rose, and at most that basil-spice cross that gives it an anise touch to simulate a fennel stem ready to be put in a glass jar to make olives. The only part that shows as somewhat pleasant is the base where the soapy patchouli and bergamot notes make a warm-textured sludge, which isn’t worth evaluating because it’s the ending of so many men’s perfumes. A nightmare.
I bought it thinking it would be much softer, being unisex, but it’s horrible. I can’t even describe it. It’s the second Hermès I’ve bought and both came out wrong. Clearly, this brand and I don’t have the same tastes.
I bought it thinking it would be much softer, since it’s unisex, but it’s awful. I can’t even describe it. It’s the second Hermès I’ve bought and both turned out bad for me. Clearly, this brand and I just don’t have the same taste.
What a nice surprise. When I went to try it, I had low expectations because reading ‘basil’ made me think of the plant’s raw smell, and while I enjoy basil in food, as a perfume it sounded pretty dissonant to me. Well, no. The basil scent is there, front and center, but it’s accompanied by an iris note that gives it that typical sweet, anise-like touch, which, strangely enough, combines beautifully with the basil. It’s extremely pleasant. I see that in the ‘reminds me of’ list there’s Ombre Hermès, and yes, exactly, it’s a flanker of that with a basil note. Without a doubt, a unique and strange perfume, but in this case, a total win. I’ve only tried it once, but the longevity is very short, and this lovely scent fades very quickly. What a shame because it could be an excellent signature perfume since it has personality, is pleasant, and is totally unisex.
What a lovely surprise. When I went to try it, I had low expectations because reading ‘basil’ brought the plant to mind. While I enjoy it in food, as a perfume scent, it sounded quite dissonant to me. But no: the basil scent is right there in the foreground, accompanied by an iris note that gives it that typical sweet, anise-like touch. It’s strange that it seems that way, but combined with the basil, it works great and is extremely pleasant. I see Ombre Hermès listed under ‘reminds me of,’ and yes, it’s a flanker of this with a basil note. Undoubtedly a unique and strange perfume, but in this case, a total win. I only tested it once and the longevity is very short; such a beautiful scent fades quickly. What a pity because it could be an excellent signature fragrance: it has personality, is pleasant, and totally unisex.
Ugh… I don’t know, I don’t know. Being a huge fan of the house and Nagel’s wild creations, this Hermès seems a bit unpleasant and vintage, failing to deliver on its promises. The warm green bottle and the pretty name make you dream of tomato fields, basil, and visual vibes, but none of that is there. It’s masculine, nothing unisex, and its lovely rough basil note lasts barely a few minutes. The drydown, at least for me, is exactly like Dior’s Eau Savage from 1966. It has that classic, high-quality eau de cologne character, okay, but it’s not what I expected. There’s also this super fast menthol phase, like a bathroom full of steam (the same suffocating vibe as Merveilles Blue, also by Nagel), which basically chokes the lovely basil. What a pity.
[Selling] Hermes Eau de Basilic Pourpre 100ml, sealed, unused, with original packaging and shrink wrap. It’s a very fresh Cologne, ideal for summer/spring, with natural notes. It’s neither EDT nor EDP, so it doesn’t overpower or repel, but it also doesn’t have beastly projection. It’s a fresh and clean scent, perfect for a daily signature fragrance.
[Selling] Hermes Eau de Basilic Pourpre 100ml, sealed, unused, with original packaging and shrink wrap. [Sale] Hermes Eau de Basilic Pourpre 100ml, brand new, unopened, in original sealed box. $75 + shipping. It’s a super fresh cologne, ideal for summer/spring, with very natural notes. It’s not an EDT nor an EDP, so it’s not cloying or invasive, but it also lacks beast mode projection. It smells fresh and clean, perfect for a daily signature scent. It’s a very fresh eau de cologne, ideal for spring/summer, with very natural notes. Not EDT nor EDP, therefore it’s not cloying nor invasive, but also doesn’t project. It’s a clean and fresh smell, ideal to use as signature on a daily basis.
Why the hell does it smell like wax to me? I don’t hate it, but it gets me nervous. I had a moment of paranoia thinking I’d read this review before, so I said, ‘Yes, it’s true!’ Basilic Pourpre, I keep trying it over and over again, and maybe I’ll give it another shot…