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Basile Young vs Eau de Fraicheur

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

Updated 35 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Fraicheur takes 2 of 4 categories.

  • Basile Young

    Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Eau de Fraicheur

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Basile Young1/4
Eau de Fraicheur2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Eau de Fraicheur
Sillage & projection
Basile Young
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau de Fraicheur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Basile YoungBasile
Eau de FraicheurWeil
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%
4.34/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 44%Had 20%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

48%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate96
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityEau de Fraicheur

SillageBasile Young

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value50
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
violet77%
fresh69%
woody61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
powdery65%
woody48%
aromatic30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeMimosaBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VioletLilacAlmondLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarAmberVanille
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
JasmineMimosaRoseVioletPeach Blossom
Base
MuskVirginia CedarAmberVanille
InformationalShared notesMimosa, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night50
Spring55
Summer100
Fall9
Winter0
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men40
Unisex60
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,184

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEau de FraicheurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basile Young by Basile delivers a crisp opening of Amalfi lemon and green mimosa before settling into a soft, powdery heart of lilac and violet. The base reveals dry Virginia cedar and warm vanilla. Ideal for mild spring mornings, this fragrance suits casual wear, offering a nostalgic, clean floral trail that avoids t…

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Eau de Fraicheur by Weil opens with a crisp splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, accented by a subtle prickle of pink pepper. It is a light, clean citrus floral that wears like an airy breeze on hot summer days. As the fragrance settles, the initial bite of rind softens into a clean, slightly powdery heart of mimos…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Basile Young or Eau de Fraicheur?

Eau de Fraicheur takes 2 of 4 categories. Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Eau de Fraicheur is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Fraicheur for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basile Young or Eau de Fraicheur?

Eau de Fraicheur lasts longest (Eau de Fraicheur 58/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basile Young or Eau de Fraicheur?

Basile Young projects furthest (Basile Young 67/100, Eau de Fraicheur 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile Young and Eau de Fraicheur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Basile Young or Eau de Fraicheur better for summer or winter?

Basile Young suits daytime wear; Eau de Fraicheur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Young and Eau de Fraicheur?

Basile Young has top notes of Lime, Mimosa, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Lilac, Almond and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille. Eau de Fraicheur has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Mimosa, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Vanille.

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