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Basil

Basil
At a glance

Basil is a fragrance note appearing in 229 perfumes in this directory, built from 10 related materials catalogued here.

What it smells like

Basil smells fresh, green and herbal, with a sweet, slightly anise-like, peppery warmth and a soft, aromatic brightness. It feels natural, culinary and lively. It is used in the top and heart to add a garden-fresh, aromatic sparkle. It pairs well with citrus, tomato leaf, lavender, woods and musk.

Basil is listed in 229 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a top note (72% of its appearances). It is most often paired with bergamot, patchouli, vetiver and musk.

Why notes get sorted into top, heart, and base →

Materials used to create this note 2-Butyl-4,4,6-trimethyl-1,3-dioxane 3a,4,5,6,7,7a-Hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-inden-5-yl isobutyrate 4-Methoxy-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal Basil absolute, chemotype estragole Basil absolute, chemotype linalool Basil oil, chemotype estragole Basil oil, chemotype estragole, rectified Basil oil, chemotype linalool Basil oil, chemotype linalool, rectified Basil oleoresin, chemotype estragole
Perfumes featuring this note 1-12 154 403 Myrrh Shadow Acqua di Selva Aigner White Ajmal Purely Orient Patchouli Allure Homme Alpha America Antaeus Anti Malocchio I Rituali Aouj Perfumes Code 1 Aqua Allegoria Anisia Bella Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Arancia Di Capri La Riserva Armaf Profumi D'art 01 Acqua Mia Artisan Blu Artisan Blue Atelier Cologne Cedrat Enivrant Azurée Azzaro Azzaro pour Homme Basil & Neroli Basil And Neroli