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Armand Basi Homme

by Olivier Cresp

Armand Basi Armand Basi Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Olivier Cresp. Armand Basi Homme opens with Lavender, Herbal, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Lily Of The Valley, Labdanum, Lilac, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Musk, and Cedar. Armand Basi's Armand Basi Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

This early-2000s gem from Olivier Cresp is a surprisingly sophisticated, warm-spicy oriental. A love-it-or-hate-it scent for some, but generally considered a beautifully blended, undervalued classic that often gets unfairly compared to its contemporaries. Don't sleep on this one.
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  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
Armand Basi Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 14%
Fruity 1%
Green 9%
Sweet 26%
Warm 28%
Woody 19%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
87%
Vanilla
83%
Fresh Spicy
74%
Aromatic
71%

Notes

Top Notes

Lavender 30% Cinnamon 30% Cardamom 25% Herbal 15%

Heart Notes

Nutmeg 24% Tonka Bean 23% Lilac 21% Lily Of The Valley 19% Labdanum 14%

Base Notes

Vanilla 24% Sandalwood 20% Cedar 20% Guaiac Wood 18% Musk 18%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm-spicy and woody character makes it suitable for date nights and cooler casual wear, garnering compliments at close range. While some find it office-appropriate due to its understated nature, its underlying sweetness and mysterious vibe lean it away from formal or athletic settings.

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Armand Basi Homme opens with an aromatic burst of lavender and warm spices - cardamom and cinnamon leading the charge. As it settles, a sweet, creamy heart emerges with lily of the valley and lilac, underpinned by rich tonka bean and a hint of nutmeg. The dry-down is luxurious, blending a velvety vanilla with soft sandalwood, cedar, and an intriguing smoky guaiac wood, all wrapped in a subtle musk. It's a complex dance of sweet, spicy, and woody.

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