Basil
Basil combines fresh leaves with peppery, anise-like and gently floral facets. Its character can be bright and green or warmer and more spicy.
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It gives citrus, rose and fresh woods a distinctive aromatic edge and can add contrast to sweet fruit.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Basil oils vary by variety and chemical profile. A basil note is not proof of one particular botanical extract or a fixed balance of anise-like and floral facets.
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Shop Basil fragrances → Browse all fragrance notesFragrance notes describe scent impressions. They can represent natural materials, aroma molecules or accords, rather than a complete list of ingredients.