BergamotOpens with
BasilHeart
SpicesDries down to
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Eau de Basilic Pourpre
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.
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Eau de Basilic PourprePremium · $100–250
64%Similar accords, often for lessTonic Impact · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Eau de Basilic Pourpre, Hermès
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Christine Nagel
The poet of HermèsChristine 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.
“I accentuate lines, force the materials. My fragrances are never linear.”
Christine Nagel · Contributor Magazine ('The Physicality of Perfume', by Philippe Pourhashemi), c. 2021
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 11%.