Fragrance comparison

Basile vs Tubereuse 40 New York

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 5 Nov 2026 446 ratings analysed

5 wins

Basile

4.29154 votes

Rank #26,296 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Tubereuse 40 New York

Le Labo

3.91292 votes

Rank #7,735 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basile takes 5 of 7 categories.

Basile
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tubereuse 40 New York
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Basile5/7

Tubereuse 40 New York2/7

Ratings & consensus: Basile
Community sentiment: Basile
Longevity: Basile
Sillage & projection: Basile
Value for money: Basile
Versatility: Tubereuse 40 New York
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tubereuse 40 New York

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BasileBasile

Tubereuse 40 New YorkLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%

3.91/ 5 · 292 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerBasileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

35%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

292 votes

Category winnerBasileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBasile

SillageBasile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value20

Category winnerBasileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

cinnamon69%

earthy61%

white floral100%

citrus90%

woody80%

tuberose70%

sweet60%

aromatic50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine

Base

Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose

Base3 to 6 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss

InformationalShared notesTangerine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Tubereuse 40 New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night18

Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men7

Unisex52

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,735

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile is an overlooked 1980s classic that delivers a dense, spice-laden orange blossom and ylang-ylang opening before settling into a dry oakmoss and patchouli base. It offers an earthy, retro alternative to modern sugary scents. This fragrance is built for cool weather, wrapping the wearer in a sophisticated, dry wa…

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Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo is an unexpected take on white floral perfumery. Instead of a thick, buttery flower, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and petitgrain that quickly recalls a classic European cologne. African orange flower adds a sunny brightness before revealing a polite …

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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.

Which is better, Basile or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Basile takes 5 of 7 categories. Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes; Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basile or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Basile lasts longest (Basile 74/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basile or Tubereuse 40 New York?

Basile projects furthest (Basile 67/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile and Tubereuse 40 New York smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Tuberose.

Is Basile or Tubereuse 40 New York better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubereuse 40 New York is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile is the stronger pick. Tubereuse 40 New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile and Tubereuse 40 New York?

Basile has top notes of Clove, Tangerine, Cinnamon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, oak moss, Amber and Patchouli. Tubereuse 40 New York has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss.