Basala
ShiseidoEau de Toilette1993
Side by side
Basala vs. Egoiste Platinum
Is Basala better than Egoiste Platinum?
Basala peaks in fall, while Egoiste Platinum belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Shared notes
LavenderClary SageCedarOakmossRosemaryAmberNeroliJasmine
aromaticfresh spicywoodyherbalgreenlavender
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Basala and Egoiste Platinum?
| Basala | Egoiste Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1993 | 1993 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Dominique Preyssas | Jacques Polge |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Basala and Egoiste Platinum smell?
Basala
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Herbal
Green
Lavender
Egoiste Platinum
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Lavender
Green
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Basala and Egoiste Platinum share?
Top
LavenderClary SageBasilRosemaryBergamotNeroliArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity Notes
LavenderRosemaryPetitgrainNeroli
Heart
CarawayRoseCinnamonBalsam FirCarnationJasmine
GeraniumClary SageGalbanumJasmine
Base
LeatherLabdanumCedarOakmossAmberPatchouliMuskCoconut
OakmossVetiverCedarSandalwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
LavenderRoseCarnationJasmine
GeraniumLavenderJasmine
Herbaceous Notes
Clary SageBasilRosemaryArtemisia
RosemaryClary Sage
Citric Notes
BergamotNeroli
PetitgrainNeroli
Woody Notes
Cedar
CedarSandalwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Green Notes
Vetiver
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
Galbanum
Where they fit
When and where do Basala and Egoiste Platinum work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Basala or Egoiste Platinum?
| Basala | Egoiste Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Basala and Egoiste Platinum?
The 1990s were drowning in aquatics and clean freshies. Basala went the opposite direction, a bold, leathery chypre with enough herbal complexity to smell like nothing else on the market.Basala
This is not a fragrance for those who want to blend in. The aromatic opening announces itself, but the heart reveals something more deliberate. It commands attention.Egoiste Platinum
The hunt
Where to buy Basala and Egoiste Platinum
| Basala | Egoiste Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | — | $140.76ecosmetics |
| 3.4 oz | — | $177.48ecosmetics |
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