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Aldebaran Eau de Parfum bottle Aldebaran EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2025 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Fantastic Basilic Eau de Parfum bottle Fantastic Basilic EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aldebaran EDP
Aldebaran is Quentin Bisch at his most polarising: a love-it-or-hate-it tuberose that redefines the genre. It's weird, challenging, and frankly unforgettable, a beast with serious projection that will turn heads - for better or worse.
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Our Verdict - Fantastic Basilic EDP
This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a truly authentic basil experience, others are left wondering where the basil went, and get a sweet, fruity mess instead. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aldebaran EDP
Fantastic Basilic EDP

Notes

Only in Aldebaran
Tuberose 100%
Only in Fantastic Basilic
Basil 44% Kumquat 30% Pear 25%
Only in Aldebaran
Pimiento 52% Mate 48%
Only in Fantastic Basilic
Tuberose 50% Frangipani 50%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 100% vs 48%
Only in Fantastic Basilic
Benzoin 51%

Accords

Aldebaran Fantastic Basilic
100%
Tuberose
57%
47%
Fresh Spicy
100%
63%
Aromatic
95%
50%
Green
80%
Citrus
72%
57%
Fresh
58%
Amber
58%
Herbal
58%
Floral
57%
Sweet
52%
51%
Animalic
46%
Vanilla
Tuberose shared
100%
57%
Fresh Spicy shared
47%
100%
Aromatic shared
63%
95%
Green shared
50%
80%
72%
Fresh shared
57%
58%
58%
58%
57%
52%
51%
46%

Performance

Aldebaran Fantastic Basilic
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aldebaran

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its beastly sillage and unique, often challenging, profile make Aldebaran wholly unsuitable for office or sport. It's better reserved for more relaxed casual settings or bold date nights where its distinctive character can shine without overwhelming.

Fantastic Basilic

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, energetic, and clean profile makes it perfect for casual wear or even a sporty outing. While some find it too strong for the office, its moderate longevity and sillage mean it can work in less formal environments. The unique herbal opening might be too divisive 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 tuberose, aromatic, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aldebaran EDP
Fantastic Basilic EDP
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