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Basil & Neroli Eau de Cologne bottle Basil & Neroli EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.484 Basil & Neroli Eau de Parfum bottle No.484 Basil & Neroli EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Basil & Neroli EDC
Utterly crisp and light, Basil & Neroli Cologne is pure bottled dew - a green, sparkling breeze that feels like a cool morning in an English garden. For those craving effortless freshness, this is Jo Malone at its most luminous.
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Our Verdict - No.484 Basil & Neroli EDP
No.484 nails the fresh basil-and-neroli combination that defines Jo Malone's cologne, though it fades noticeably faster and lacks the refined, cologne-strength clarity of the original's citrus lift - a fair everyday stand-in.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Basil & Neroli EDC
No.484 Basil & Neroli EDP

Notes

Basil & Neroli
No.484 Basil & Neroli

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Basil 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Neroli 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 47%
Vetiver 48% vs 52%

Accords

Basil & Neroli No.484 Basil & Neroli
95%
Green
65%
80%
Citrus
55%
65%
Floral
60%
Herbal
45%
Musky
40%
Green shared
95%
65%
Citrus shared
80%
55%
65%
60%
Musky shared
45%
40%

Performance

Basil & Neroli No.484 Basil & Neroli
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Basil & Neroli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp basil and luminous neroli shine in warmer temperatures, making this ideal for spring and summer. Its airy, dewy green character can be refreshing in early fall, but is too light for winter's chill.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its soft projection and breezy freshness make it perfect for office, casual, and even sporty situations where subtlety and cleanliness are prized. It lacks the gravitas for formal occasions but feels fresh and approachable for daytime and active moments.

No.484 Basil & Neroli

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, citrus, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Basil & Neroli EDC
No.484 Basil & Neroli EDP
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