Hermès

Eau de Basilic Pourpre

Woody Aromatic
France
2022
A vibrant herbal fragrance that captures the essence of Mediterranean purple basil with its peppery, anise-like aroma and fresh green character

Scent Notes Deep Dive

Bergamot
Geranium
Purple Basil
Patchouli
Spices
If i had to take you
to a place
Fresh, Herbal, Aromatic, Green, Spicy, Mediterranean

Technical details

Why this fragrance

Christine Nagel’s basil-forward composition for Hermès’ Colognes line—transparent, elegant, and effortlessly wearable.

You'll like me if

You want a refined, non-sweet green-citrus; love basil, geranium, and crisp cologne textures.

This smells like

Freshly torn basil leaves over chilled citrus and a subtle, earthy spice.

Demographic fit

30-55 years, appeals to those seeking sophisticated, natural, herbal fragrances

Concentration

Eau de Toilette

Projection

Moderate: 2-3m aura

Longevity

6-8 hours

Sillage

Fresh herbal opening with peppery purple basil, followed by green tomato leaves and spicy black pepper, finishing with woody cedar and earthy patchouli

Occassion

Spring and summer days, garden parties, casual daytime wear, Mediterranean vacations, herb garden visits
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