Eau de Parfum2016
Basil & Neroli
Anne FlipoThe nose · 287 fragrances · also made Invictus Victory Elixir (2023)Portrait →

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Jo Malone London  ·  Sold as unisex

Basil & Neroli

The crisp air and vibrant greenery of an early spring morning in London, where the scent of basil intertwines with the delicate notes of neroli.

3.931,204 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fresh spicyaromaticgreenwhite floralcitrusfresh
Basil & NeroliPremium · $100–250
51%Similar accords, often for lessFleur du Male · Jean Paul GaultierMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares basil and neroli8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate15% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak15%
Weak23%
Moderate47%
Long lasting11%
Eternal4%
SillageModerate21% say strong or enormous
Intimate33%
Moderate46%
Strong11%
Enormous9%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

When to Wear

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Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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Winter
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine8%
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Unisex66%
♀
Feminine27%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2016, Basil & Neroli by Jo Malone London is a Floral Green fragrance for both women and men. Created by perfumer Anne Flipo, this scent is built around the fresh, green top notes of basil that give way to a vibrant heart of neroli, before settling into earthy undertones of white musk and vetiver. This composition captures the essence of London's sophisticated yet youthful vibe, offering a modern and fun twist on traditional British elegance.

How to wear it

For a balanced effect, apply Basil & Neroli to pulse points. The top note of basil is fleeting but makes way for the persistent floral and musky base notes that develop over time. This fragrance works best in cooler weather when its fresh and green facets are most noticeable.

Fig. 01 — Basil & Neroli, Jo Malone London

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03 · The nose

Anne Flipo

Elegance distilled

Anne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.

“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”

Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
287fragrances
Frenchnationality

Designer Jo Malone London

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Basil & NeroliMidnight Oud
Try it layered

With ALREHAB PERFUMES Midnight Oud

Adds warm spicy, earthy and leather; shares vetiver.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

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