Basil
Sweet-aromatic herb, peppery-green and lively.
Fragrance Family
Green
Note Type
Top — Top Notes
Origin
Mediterranean
Olfactory Strength
Moderate · 5/9Basil carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.
About Basil in Perfumery
Basil belongs to the green family and functions as a top note — the bright first impression that greets the nose and then gently fades within the opening minutes. The first impression — fleeting and bright. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.
Fragrances featuring Basil
Mandarino di Amalfi
Tom Ford · 2014
Memoir Man
Amouage · 2010
The One for Men
Dolce & Gabbana · 2008
L'Homme
Yves Saint Laurent · 2006
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Jo Malone · 1999
Azzaro Pour Homme
Azzaro · 1978
Eau Sauvage
Dior · 1966
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