Basilica Eau de Parfum bottle Basilica
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum bottle Posh Mirage

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Basilica Eau de Parfum
This one is an absolute sensation, a true Marmite scent. Some reckon it's a divine, unique church gourmand, others find it utterly unwearable, like burnt chicken or sour milk. If you're after something genuinely different and aren't afraid of a bit of controversy, Basilica is your huckleberry.
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Our Verdict - Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum
This one's a bit of an acquired taste, and definitely not for blind buys. It attempts a cannabis vibe, but lands somewhere greener and woodier - don't expect a true hit. Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably niche.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 10%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 24% 19%
Sweet 8% 5%
Warm 20% 24%
Woody 30% 25%
Earthy 15% 20%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Basilica EdP
Posh Mirage EdP

Notes

Only in Basilica Eau de Parfum
Incense 38% Milk 38% Labdanum 24%
Only in Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum
Cannabis 50% Sage 25% Nutmeg 25%
Shared Notes
Cedar 31% vs 22%
Only in Basilica Eau de Parfum
Woody 39% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 29%
Only in Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum
Guaiac Wood 28% Oud 25% Patchouli 25%

Accords

Basilica Eau de Parfum Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
91%
Cannabis
100%
95%
Woody
84%
Citrus
84%
75%
Amber
74%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Herbal
72%
56%
Smoky
64%
Green
62%
58%
Lactonic
49%
Balsamic
Oud
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
91%
100%
Woody shared
95%
84%
84%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
74%
65%
72%
Smoky shared
56%
64%
62%
58%
49%
Oud
46%

Performance

Basilica Eau de Parfum Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Basilica Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and unique savoury gourmand profile make it a standout for casual wear or dates where you want to spark conversation. However, its unusual character and often polarising reception mean it's less suited for formal events, the office, or physical activity.

Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its strong, unique character and dominant woody-aromatic accords, this fragrance is best suited for casual or date settings where it can stand out. It's too distinctive and potentially polarising for formal situations or the office, and certainly not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
80%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
77%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Basilica Eau de Parfum
Posh Mirage Eau de Parfum
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