de Basilic Pourpre Eau de Toilette bottle de Basilic Pourpre
Edt Concentration Cologne
U Gender U
2022 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Cedrat Cologne bottle Cedrat

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - de Basilic Pourpre
This one is a divisive whisper, not a shout. Some adore its fresh, natural elegance, a genuine basil-forward surprise. Others find it fleeting, a generic green that simply doesn't live up to its Hermès name. Test before you commit, unless you're a devout fan of herbal subtlety.
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Our Verdict - Cedrat
Cedrat is a surprisingly divisive freshie for its simple composition. Expect a vibrant, natural citrus and a subtle, green warmth underneath. Just don't expect it to hang about all day.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 28%
Floral 13% 9%
Fruity 3% 6%
Green 23% 20%
Sweet 5% 1%
Warm 19% 29%
Woody 9% 1%
Earthy 15% 10%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 21% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
de Basilic Pourpre EdT
Cedrat Cologne

Notes

de Basilic Pourpre
Cedrat
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Only in de Basilic Pourpre
Basil 62% Geranium 38%
Only in de Basilic Pourpre
Spicy 51% Patchouli 49%
Only in Cedrat
Mate 100%

Accords

de Basilic Pourpre Cedrat
100%
Fresh Spicy
100%
56%
Citrus
92%
80%
Aromatic
83%
55%
Green
44%
54%
Herbal
45%
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
100%
Citrus shared
56%
92%
Aromatic shared
80%
83%
Green shared
55%
44%
54%
45%

Performance

de Basilic Pourpre Cedrat
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

de Basilic Pourpre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as most find its projection intimate. The lack of strong sillage limits its impact for formal events or lively dates, though its refreshing qualities are great for sport.

Cedrat

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Cedrat's fresh and clean profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear, office settings, and even sports where a gentle fragrance is desired. Its lighter projection and moderate longevity mean it won't overwhelm, though it might be too understated for formal events or a romantic date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
75%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

de Basilic Pourpre
Cedrat
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