Marc Jacobs 2008 EDT

U ££££ Acquired

Splash - The Basil 2008

by Andrea Lupo

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Marc Jacobs Splash - The Basil 2008 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Andrea Lupo. Splash - The Basil 2008 opens with Lemon, Tomato Leaf, and Basil, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, and Sandalwood. Marc Jacobs's Splash - The Basil 2008 carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Splash - The Basil 2008 is a green, herbal citrus with tomato leaf and basil up front. Freesia, jasmine and orange blossom soften it, and a musky woody base finishes it. Fresh and slightly quirky, it suits warm days.
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  • Fresh
  • Bright
  • Unique
  • Uplifting
  • Playful
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Splash - The Basil 2008 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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal 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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Splash - The Basil 2008 opens with basil, lemon and tomato leaf, a green, juicy and herbal start that is a little different from the usual citrus. The heart turns floral with freesia, jasmine and orange blossom. The base is musk, sandalwood and cashmere wood, soft and smooth. Andrea Lupo is the credited perfumer. Overall it is a fresh, green and herbal scent that feels bright and playful.

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