Armand Basi 2023 Edt

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Build Your-Self

by Pierre-Constantin Guéros

Armand Basi Build Your-Self is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2023, created by Pierre-Constantin Guéros. Build Your-Self opens with Bergamot and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Synthetic and Floral, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Musk, and Vanilla. Armand Basi's Build Your-Self carries a Favourite verdict, a citrus-led wear.

This one's a divisive clone of Mugler's Aura, not quite nailing the magic but offering a more subdued, budget-friendly echo. Its synthetic edge and 'Play-Doh note' split opinions, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair for many.
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Bold
Build Your-Self Eau de Toilette bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 17%
Fruity 7%
Green 3%
Sweet 22%
Warm 3%
Woody 5%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 16%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and fresh yet slightly quirky character make it suitable for casual wear and some dates. The strong synthetic nuances and potential for it to be 'suffocating' suggest caution in formal or office environments.

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About

Opens with a bright, zesty burst of mandarin and bergamot, quickly softening into a unique, slightly abstract floral heart. This segues into a creamy, vanillic dry down, underscored by a whisper of earthy patchouli and soft musk, occasionally hinting at a peculiar, dough-like sweetness.