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Basil & Neroli Eau de Cologne bottle Basil & Neroli EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year 2011
££ Price Tier ££
Ker Eau de Parfum bottle Ker 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 - Ker EDP
This traditional, fresh aromatic might start beautifully, but prepare for it to vanish before you've even properly introduced yourself. It's universally loved for its classic opening, but its fleeting nature is a real drawback.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Basil & Neroli EDC
Ker EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 22%
Vetiver 48% vs 31%

Accords

Basil & Neroli Ker
Aromatic
100%
95%
Green
58%
80%
Citrus
86%
85%
Fresh Spicy
72%
65%
Floral
Woody
61%
60%
Herbal
60%
Lavender
47%
45%
Musky
100%
Green shared
95%
58%
Citrus shared
80%
86%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
72%
65%
61%
Herbal shared
60%
60%
47%
45%

Performance

Basil & Neroli Ker
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.

Ker

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for daytime casual wear and the office, though its poor longevity means it won't last through a full workday. It's not bold enough for a formal event or romantic date, but could work for light activity.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean green, fresh spicy, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Basil & Neroli EDC
Ker EDP
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