Eau de Basilic Pourpre

I have developed somewhat of an obsession / guilty pleasure with Hermes fragrances & this is just another of my soft spots. (I say guilty pleasure because they’re all mostly light EDT/EDC so therefore you’ve got to be willing enough to part cash for something that doesn’t last particularly long BUT I can’t seem to resist them.) I tried this in store & was surprised at how unusual this was. It opens very masculine for only a minute or so, then it mellows out to be a dreamy, fresh aromatic fragrance with the basil note making it stand out to me. This was a perfume I sprayed on paper and couldn’t stop smelling for the next few days (sadly it lasts a lot longer on paper/clothing than skin). I fell in love immediately, so purchased a bottle without actually spraying it directly on myself beforehand & have to agree with others that on skin it’s subtle due to it being an eu de cologne. It is basically a skin scent within 20 minutes or so, however, that being said, I’m willing to pay the price of having to reapply through the day as it’s so unique & gorgeous in my eyes. 😂

Oh my, I just blind bought this for my husband and regret it so much because I really want it for myself so badly! It is completely enchanting, light, green, herbal, citrussy. It fits Hermes but it’s also recognisable Nagel with a bit of warmth and character. Giving a twist to the Cologne-line as she did with her Jardin creations. The fact that her ‘Jardins’ are a bit controversial (lagune and cythere) makes them even more interesting IMHO. But back to Eau de Basilic Pourpre - I warmly recommend it. Longevity is poor as you would expect from a Cologne but it is unique and joyful! (haha, I just now see the ‘toothpaste’ comment and yes, you are right! Very delicious toothpaste!)

I am now officialy obsessed with this, since trying the Musc Pallida in which I also detect a minty facet. So I revisited my sample of Basilic Pourpre and oh my, it hit me: it smells exactly like the essential oil mix they use in the wet sauna at the Therme spa. This will go straight into my collection. I find it very unisex, I have no problem wearing it. It also seems so Hermes and I can somehow almost smell a bit of horsey leather if I stretch my imagination and nose because the scent is quite complex. The longevity is fleeting but you do smell it for some hours as a light breeze. Would definitely appreciate a stronger version with a good price. Beautiful!

Basilic Pourpre was a love at first sniff! This is easily one of the best and most elegant herbal / spicy / aromatic fragrances I have had the pleasure to smell so far. The fragrance is rather linear, but the notes are well blended, and I mostly get an interplay of basil, geranium, cloves and a variety of other spices. It has a slight tendency to smell like a cologne marketed to men, but I still recommend that women who like aromatic fragrances try this one. Basilic Pourpre is a wonderful change from the stereotypical citrus fragrances worn in summer.

I simply love most of their ‘Eau de’ fragrance collection and this is no exception!! It’s fresh, citrusy and a hint of spiciness. Really can be worn through out the day, very versatile and unisex. The fragrance is unique as well, hard to compare it with another fragrance. Give it a try as this underrated fragrance may surprise you as it did me. It may be slightly on the mild side but I got a good 6 hours from it. Hence still smelling myself as I write this. Ha ha, cheers and happy weekend.