Fragrance comparison

Basile Young vs Ispazon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 247 ratings analysed

Basile Young

Basile

4.836 votes

Rank #36,413 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Ispazon

Parfums de Marly

3.77241 votes

Rank #11,917 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Basile Young
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ispazon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Basile Young2/4

Ispazon2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ispazon
Sillage & projection: Basile Young
Value for money: Basile Young
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ispazon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basile YoungBasile

IspazonParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 14%Had 19%Want 67%

3.77/ 5 · 241 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

36%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

241 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIspazon

SillageBasile Young

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBasile YoungBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

violet77%

fresh69%

woody61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

camphor61%

Scent match44%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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafThymeOrangeLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesLime, Amalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Ispazon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter39

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,917

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerIspazonHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Ispazon starts with a sharp, brisk splash of Amalfi lemon, green lime, and crushed bay leaf. You immediately notice a savory, culinary warmth from dry garden thyme cutting right through the zesty citrus peel. As the initial alcoholic vapor lifts off your skin, the scent shifts toward clean Virginia ce…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Basile Young or Ispazon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Basile Young is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Ispazon is rated 3.77/5 from 241 votes. Choose Basile Young for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ispazon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basile Young or Ispazon?

Ispazon lasts longest (Ispazon 70/100, Basile Young 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basile Young or Ispazon?

Basile Young projects furthest (Basile Young 67/100, Ispazon 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basile Young and Ispazon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Amalfi Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Virginia Cedar.

Is Basile Young or Ispazon better for summer or winter?

Basile Young suits daytime wear; Ispazon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basile Young and Ispazon?

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. Ispazon has top notes of Bay Leaf, Thyme, Orange and Lime, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.