Hermès 2022 EDC

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Eau de Basilic Pourpre

by Christine Nagel

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Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre is a Cologne launched in 2022, created by Christine Nagel. Eau de Basilic Pourpre opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Geranium and Basil, and dries down to a base of Spicy Notes and Patchouli. Hermès's Eau de Basilic Pourpre carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a divisive whisper, not a shout. Some adore its fresh, natural elegance, a genuine basil-forward surprise. Others find it fleeting, a generic green that simply doesn't live up to its Hermès name. Test before you commit, unless you're a devout fan of herbal subtlety.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
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Eau de Basilic Pourpre Cologne bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Basil62%
Geranium38%
Baseas listed
Spicy Notes51%
Patchouli49%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as most find its projection intimate. The lack of strong sillage limits its impact for formal events or lively dates, though its refreshing qualities are great for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Imagine stepping into a sun-drenched herb garden, a bright burst of bergamot cutting through the air. This quickly gives way to the star of the show: a fresh, aromatic basil, surprisingly minty and herbaceous, not just green. Geranium adds a gentle, rosy-spicy counterpoint before settling into a soft, musky patchouli base with a warm, clean spice.

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