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Basil & Neroli Eau de Cologne bottle Basil & Neroli EDC
EDC Concentration Oil
U Gender U
2016 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Parfum bottle Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Oil

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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 - Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Oil
Basil & Neroli combines an unexpected duo with a refreshing twist. A crisp aromatic scent perfect for daylight.
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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
Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Basil 100% vs 47%
Only in Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli
Bergamot 37% Orange 16%
Shared Notes
Neroli 100% vs 65%
Only in Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli
Lily Of The Valley 34%
Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 22%
Vetiver 48% vs 44%
Only in Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli
Patchouli 33%

Accords

Basil & Neroli Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli
95%
Green
80%
Citrus
95%
Fresh
85%
60%
Herbal
80%
65%
Floral
70%
Woody
55%
45%
Musky
95%
Citrus shared
80%
95%
85%
Herbal shared
60%
80%
Floral shared
65%
70%
55%
45%

Performance

Basil & Neroli Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

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.

Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus and herbal notes make it suitable for warmer weather in spring and summer, while its lightness is less suited for the cold of winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its subtle projection and fresh accords make it a versatile choice for casual and romantic settings, though it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, floral, herbal

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Basil & Neroli EDC
Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli Oil
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