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Basil

Basil has a fresh, green, herbaceous, and slightly spicy aroma with crisp and clean nuances. It offers a bright, sharp scent with peppery and slightly sweet undertones, reminiscent of its culinary origins. The fragrance is light to medium in intensity and has a vibrant, uplifting quality.
Origin and Extraction
Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is native to tropical regions of Central Africa to Southeast Asia, with major production in India, Egypt, and Mediterranean countries. The essential oil is typically extracted through steam distillation of the fresh leaves and flowering tops of the basil plant, which preserves its bright and volatile aromatic compounds.
History and Culture
Basil has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations in India and Egypt, where it was considered sacred and used in religious rituals. In many cultures, it symbolizes love, protection, and purification. In perfumery, it gained prominence in the 20th century as part of the trend towards fresh, green, and herbal fragrances, becoming a key ingredient in modern perfumery.
Chemistry and Molecular Structure
Basil essential oil contains complex compounds including linalool, methyl chavicol (estragole), eugenol, and α-pinene. These terpenes and phenylpropanoids contribute to its distinctive fresh, herbal, and slightly spicy aroma. The molecular structure of these compounds determines basil's unique olfactory characteristics.

Fragrances with Basil

Product shot of Bois Imperial by Essential Parfums

Essential Parfums

Bois Imperial

8.5/10(20)
WoodySpicy

Modern Woody Freshness

Sample from €9

€94100ml
Product shot of Gréasque by Sora Dora

Sora Dora

Gréasque

3/10(1)
FruityGreen

Herbal Mint Freshness

Sample from €9

€20050ml
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Product shot of Basilico & Fellini by Vilhelm Parfumerie

Vilhelm Parfumerie

Basilico & Fellini

8.5/10(1)
AromaticGreen

Fresh basil and green fig

Sample from €9

€17550ml
Product shot of Ege / Αιγαίο by Nishane

Nishane

Ege / Αιγαίο

6.6/10(5)
GreenAquatic

Crisp green Aegean sea breeze.

Sample unavailable

€22550ml
Product shot of Derby by Roberto Ugolini

Roberto Ugolini

Derby

SpicyWoody

Confident style in spice & wood

Sample from €9

€194100ml
Product shot of Tribeca Vibes by Fabbrica Della Musa

Fabbrica Della Musa

Tribeca Vibes

7.9/10(7)
GreenFloral

Green, Floral, Mineral

Sample from €9

€220100ml
Product shot of Energizer by Boadicea the Victorious

Boadicea the Victorious

Energizer

7.4/10(6)
CitrusGreen

Energetic Citrus Fresh

Sample from €9

€270100ml
Product shot of Ambre Topkapi by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Ambre Topkapi

8/10(1)
WoodySpicy

Sophisticated amber-spiced woody elegance.

Sample from €14

€23575ml
Product shot of Cèdre Figalia by Atelier Materi

Atelier Materi

Cèdre Figalia

9.3/10(9)
GreenWoody

Fresh Green Fig Cedar

Sample unavailable

€230100ml
Product shot of Le Barbier de Tanger by Parfums MDCI

Parfums MDCI

Le Barbier de Tanger

9/10(4)
FougèreGreen

Luxury Moroccan barber scent.

Sample from €14

€23575ml
Product shot of Opuluxe by Pana Dora

Pana Dora

Opuluxe

7.3/10(4)
SpicyWoody

Bold spices, leather opulence.

Sample from €9

€320100ml
Product shot of Pur 02 by Son Venin

Son Venin

Pur 02

5/10(1)
FloralAquatic

Fresh Floral Aquatic Woods

Sample from €9

€18550ml
Product shot of Rose Highland by Jorum Studio

Jorum Studio

Rose Highland

8.5/10(2)
FloralMineral

Coastal rose with mineral spice

Sample from €14

€14050ml
Product shot of Koala Joey Edition by Zoologist

Zoologist

Koala Joey Edition

7.8/10(6)
GreenWoody

Bright Green Eucalyptus Woods

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Mr Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade

Une Nuit Nomade

Mr Vetiver

7.5/10(2)
WoodySpicy

Fresh Spicy Vetiver

Sample from €9

€160100ml
Product shot of Orange X Santal by Essential Parfums

Essential Parfums

Orange X Santal

7.3/10(4)
CitrusWoody

Fresh Citrus & Sandalwood

Sample from €9

€94100ml
Product shot of Rhinoceros by Zoologist

Zoologist

Rhinoceros

7.3/10(9)
BoozyLeathery

Boozy, leathery & animalic.

Sample from €9

€24060ml
Product shot of Oud by Spirit of Dubai

Spirit of Dubai

Oud

8.1/10(5)
WoodyAnimalic

Luxurious Oud & Spices

Sample from €19

€78550ml
Product shot of Orchid Mantis by Zoologist

Zoologist

Orchid Mantis

8/10(5)
FloralGreen

Wild tropical green florals

Sample from €9

€20060ml
Product shot of Riviera Sunrise by Atelier des Ors

Atelier des Ors

Riviera Sunrise

CitrusFloral

Sunny Citrus & Fig

Sample from €9

€210100ml
Product shot of Dragonfly by Zoologist

Zoologist

Dragonfly

7.3/10(12)
AquaticFloral

Aquatic Spring Florals

Sample unavailable

€20060ml
Product shot of Present Gambit (Formerly known as F7) by Toskovat

Toskovat

Present Gambit (Formerly known as F7)

6.4/10(5)
FruityWoody

Fruity moves, woody strategy.

Sample from €14

€27560ml
Product shot of Acqua Tofana by Les Folies Du Parfum

Les Folies Du Parfum

Acqua Tofana

7.8/10(3)
FloralSpicy

Spicy Aquatic Floral

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Narcotic Dream by Les Folies Du Parfum

Les Folies Du Parfum

Narcotic Dream

8/10(3)
WoodyGreen

Aromatic Lemon & Licorice

Sample from €9

€250100ml
Product shot of Osiris by Aswan

Aswan

Osiris

8.2/10(5)
AmberWoody

Mystical Amber & Woods

Sample from €9

€295100ml