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Greentop note

Basil

Sweet-aromatic herb, peppery-green and lively.

Fragrance Family

Green

Note Type

Top — Top Notes

Origin

Mediterranean

Olfactory Strength

Moderate · 5/9

Basil 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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