Splash The Basil 2008
“Splash - The Basil 2008 by Marc Jacobs is a Aromatic Green fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a green undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2008 by Marc Jacobs and crafted by perfumer Andrea Lupo, Splash The Basil 2008 is a vibrant Aromatic Green fragrance for both women and men. It opens with the freshness of basil and lemon, paired with the unexpected green note of tomato leaf, creating an invigorating contrast that feels like walking into a sunlit garden. As it settles, freesia and jasmine mingle in a soft floral heart, before musk, sandalwood, and cashmere wood provide a warm, enveloping base.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply this fragrance in the morning for a full day of freshness. The basil and lemon top notes are bright but fade within an hour; the musk and wood base notes provide a warm finish that lasts well into the evening.
Andrea Lupo
Founding perfumer · 4 fragrances
Andrea Lupo is a Vice President and Senior Perfumer at Takasago.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment you step into a garden at midday, where the sun highlights every leaf and petal with its warmth and light.
Fig. 01 — Splash The Basil 2008, Marc Jacobs
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