Ad Astra vs Basile Twill
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ad Astra takes 1 of 1 categories.
Ad AstraChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Basile TwillChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
Ad Astra1/1
Basile Twill0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
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- Fragranxe ranking
- Ad Astra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ad AstraHelder Machado PerfumesBasile TwillBasileWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
lavender65%
warm spicy56%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
soft spicy77%
earthy65%
fresh53%
woody42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotPink PepperPetitgrainOrange
Heart
LavenderBlack PepperClovesRosemaryApricot
Base
CedarVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanAmberMusk
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
Pink PepperJasminePetitgrain
Base
VetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night33
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,583
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#74,289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAd AstraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHelder Machado Ad Astra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, and tart petitgrain. Pink pepper adds a brisk spark across the top, giving the citrus accord a crisp, icy snap. As the initial brightness settles, aromatic rosemary and lavender take over the heart, supported by dark black pepper and a subtle streak …
Reviews →Basile Twill by Basile is a clean, dry citrus aromatic cologne built for warm weather. The fragrance opens with a sharp splash of lemon and bergamot before settling into a green petitgrain heart. It dries down to a quiet base of grassy vetiver and soft musk. This makes it a reliable choice for professional office wear.
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do Ad Astra and Basile Twill smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain.
Is Ad Astra or Basile Twill better for summer or winter?
Ad Astra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ad Astra and Basile Twill?
Ad Astra has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender, Black Pepper, Cloves and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Basile Twill has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Petitgrain, a base of Vetiver and Musk.
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