Fantastic Basilic
MontaleEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Fantastic Basilic vs. Bal d'Afrique
Bal d'Afrique rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Fantastic Basilic | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Fantastic Basilic
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Green
Citrus
Tuberose
Fresh
Herbal
Amber
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black PepperPearKumquat
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Basil BlossomEgyptian TuberoseFrangipani
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
MuskBenzoinVetiverTonka Bean
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Fantastic Basilic | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Most green fragrances play it safe. Fantastic Basilic doesn't, it puts basil center stage, lets the tropical florals do the unexpected work, and lands somewhere that smells like neither a kitchen nor.Fantastic Basilic
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Fantastic Basilic | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $34.99fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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