Eau de Basilic Pourpre
“Eau de Basilic Pourpre by Hermès is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a fresh spicy, aromatic composition with a citrus undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Eau de Basilic Pourpre, launched by Hermès in 2022, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that captures the essence of a vibrant basil display at a farmer's market. Perfumer Christine Nagel has crafted this scent around a fresh and aromatic blend of bergamot, basil, geranium, spices, and patchouli. The top note of bergamot adds a zesty brightness, while the heart of basil and geranium brings a lush green vibrancy. The base notes of spices and patchouli ground the composition with warmth and earthiness.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
This cologne is best applied in light sprays to the pulse points. The top notes of bergamot and basil dissipate quickly, so reapply as needed throughout the day to maintain its freshness. For a longer-lasting experience, layer it over a moisturizer.
Christine Nagel
Founding perfumer · 168 fragrances · b. 1959 · Swiss
“I think of fragrance as fabric — it should drape beautifully around whoever wears it.”
Christine Nagel is the in-house perfumer at Hermès, succeeding the legendary Jean-Claude Ellena in 2016. A graduate of ISIPCA and trained at Charabot in Grasse, she brings decades of experience to one of perfumery's most prestigious creative positions. Nagel's work for Hermès — including Twilly, Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver, and the Jardin series — continues the house's tradition of understated elegance while introducing her own luminous, textured sensibility. She has also created masterpieces for Jo Malone, Narciso Rodriguez, and Valentino.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp, invigorating sensation of stepping into a bustling kitchen where basil leaves are just being chopped, mingling with the subtle spice of freshly ground ingredients.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Basilic Pourpre, Hermès
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