Vilhelm Parfumerie 2017 EDP

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Basilico & Fellini

by Jérôme Epinette

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Vilhelm Parfumerie Basilico & Fellini is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Jérôme Epinette. Basilico & Fellini opens with Pitahaya and Basil, settles into a heart of Violet and Fig, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Grass, and Hay. Vilhelm Parfumerie's Basilico & Fellini carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive and distinctive, Basilico & Fellini serves up a controversial, hyper-realistic green blast. Some find it a summer garden dream, others a Pesto nightmare or an anise overload. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Confident
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Basilico & Fellini Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Basil67%
Pitahaya33%
Heartas listed
Fig60%
Violet40%
Baseas listed
Grass40%
Hay33%
Vetiver27%

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:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, green, and unique character makes it a standout for casual summer days and even light sport, evoking open spaces. While some might appreciate its distinctiveness on a date, its strong, sometimes polarising, herbal opening might be too bold for formal settings or a conservative office.

About

This scent bursts with an incredibly authentic, almost savoury basil, brightened by the elusive sweetness of pitahaya and a creamy fig note. As it settles, a dry, earthy blend of vetiver, grass, and hay emerges, creating a sun-drenched, herbaceous landscape. Violet adds a subtle powdery floral touch, though for some, a persistent liquorice or fennel note dominates.

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