Basic Black
Bill BlassCologne1991
Side by side
Basic Black vs. Aromatics Elixir
Aromatics Elixir wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Basic Black | Aromatics Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Elixir |
| Launched | 1991 | 1971 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Bernard Chant |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Basic Black
Warm Spicy
Woody
Amber
Aromatic
Powdery
Floral
Sweet
Musky
Aromatics Elixir
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Floral
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
PlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
ChamomileBergamotClary SageCorianderLemon VerbenaGeraniumRosewood
Heart
CarnationHoneyYlang-YlangCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine
CarnationJasmineOrris RootRoseOrange BlossomTuberoseYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxVetiverCoconut
OakmossPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Basic Black | Aromatics Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about Basic Black: it doesn't ask permission. The civet-backed base announces itself without shouting, and the carnation threading through every layer gives it that powdery edge some.Basic Black
It's the one your mother or grandmother wore that still commands a room when she walks in. Aromatics Elixir doesn't whisper, but the women who choose it don't need it to.Aromatics Elixir
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Basic Black | Aromatics Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $22.39fragrancenet | — |
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