Armand Basi 2000 EDT

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Armand Basi Homme

by Olivier Cresp

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Armand Basi Armand Basi Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2000, created by Olivier Cresp. Armand Basi Homme opens with Herbal, Lavender, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Lily of the Valley, Lilac, Nutmeg, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Armand Basi's Armand Basi Homme carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
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Armand Basi Homme Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

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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