Family: Green
Character: green · herbal · crisp
Pyramid position: Heart notes
Intensity: Moderate

Basil

Basil is a fresh, aromatic fragrance note derived from the leaves of the basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). It has a bright, green scent with slightly spicy, herbal, and subtly sweet nuances. In perfumery, basil adds vibrancy and natural freshness, often used to create lively top notes and enhance aromatic or citrus-based compositions.

Chemistry and Molecular Structure

Basil fragrance is mainly composed of aromatic compounds such as linalool, eugenol, estragole, and methyl chavicol. These molecules contain functional groups like alcohols and phenylpropanoids that contribute to the herbaceous and slightly spicy aroma. Their moderate molecular size and volatility allow basil to function effectively as a bright and aromatic top note in perfumery.

Fragrances with Basil

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Essential Parfums 4.0

BOIS IMPERIAL by Quentin Bisch Eau de Parfum

Synthetic Woody Earthy Green Aromatic

Essential Parfums 0.0

ORANGE X SANTAL by Natalie Gracia Cetto Eau de Parfum

Woody Citrus Fresh Aromatic Green

d'Annam 0.0

Pho Breakfast Eau de Parfum

Spicy Aromatic Citrus Woody Oriental

Essential Parfums 0.0

BOIS IMPERIAL by Quentin Bisch Limited Edition Eau de Parfum

Synthetic Woody Earthy Aromatic Green

Xerjoff 0.0

Ivory Route

Oriental Green Spicy Woody Sweet

Xerjoff 0.0

Torino 21 Eau de Parfum

Aromatic Fresh Green Citrus

Xerjoff 0.0

Alexandria Orientale

Oriental Woody Resinous Smoky Aromatic

Fabbrica Della Musa 0.0

Tribeca Vibes Extrait de Parfum

Floral Green Fresh Musk Earthy

Une Nuit Nomade 0.0

Mr. Vetiver Eau de Parfum

Spicy Green Woody Fresh Citrus

Roberto Ugolini 0.0

Derby Eau de Parfum

Spicy Woody Oriental Aromatic Earthy

Casamorati 1888 0.0

1888 Fiore d'Ulivo Eau de Parfum

Floral Oriental Resinous Citrus Fresh

NISHANE 0.0

Ege / AIGAIO Extrait de Parfum

Spicy Aromatic Green Fresh Citrus

Eau de Moe 0.0

ZAID Eau de Parfum

Woody Synthetic Earthy Green Aromatic

Eau de Moe 0.0

ADAM Eau de Parfum

Aromatic Oriental Spicy Leathery Resinous

Pana Dora 0.0

Opuluxe Extrait de Parfum

Aromatic Woody Green Oriental Spicy

Pana Dora 0.0

Swedish Leather Limited Edition Extrait de Parfum

Woody Floral Oriental Leathery Aromatic

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