Hermes Eau de Basilic Pourpre is a fresh and delicate eau de cologne for women and men. The distinctive herbal freshness of basil is complemented by green bergamot and pelargonium.

Fragrance and Composition

The fragrance composition plays with the contrast of a citrus opening, an herbal heart, and a spicy base.

• The top note is bergamot.
• The heart unfolds with basil and pelargonium.
• The base belongs to spices and patchouli.
• The key fragrance ingredients are purple basil, green bergamot, and pelargonium.
• Perfumer Christine Nagel based her interpretation of purple basil on green basil, as purple basil cannot be distilled.
• Concentration: Eau de Cologne
• Year of release: 2022
• Fragrance author: Christine Nagel

You receive a fresh composition in which a citrus opening transitions into an herbal heart and a spice-tinged base.

Application

Apply the fragrance with a generous spraying gesture. The result should be a lively yet subtle scent trail.

Packaging

• Volume: 200 ml
• The bottle has a lantern shape and a vivid green colour.
• The orange box is complemented by a contrasting green stripe matching the colour of the bottle.
• The fragrance is made in France.

You receive the 200 ml version, in which the green bottle and the colour-coordinated box form a unified whole.

About the Brand

Hermes was founded by Thierry Hermès in Paris in 1837, when he opened a harness-making workshop on rue Basse-du-Rempart. Today it is an independent French family house run by the sixth generation.

Hermes is built on craftsmanship, the passing on of expert know-how, and the creation of timeless and lasting objects. Its principles include creative freedom, innovation, the pursuit of quality materials, and the combination of functionality with aesthetics.

Behind the fragrance stands a French family house that unites artisanal know-how with creative freedom and innovation.