Tubereuse 40 New York vs Basile
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basile takes 5 of 7 categories.
Tubereuse 40 New YorkChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BasileChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tubereuse 40 New York2/7
Basile5/7
- 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
Tubereuse 40 New YorkLe LaboBasileBasileWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
4.29/ 5 · 154 votes
Have 47%Had 15%Want 38%
Category winnerBasileRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
292 votes
47%Love
42%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
154 votes
Category winnerBasileMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasile
SillageBasile
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBasileBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
sweet60%
aromatic50%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
cinnamon69%
earthy61%
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 = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose
Base3 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
Top
CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine
Base
Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Tangerine, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tubereuse 40 New York, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night18
Spring71
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,735
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#26,296
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTubereuse 40 New YorkHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTubereuse 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 …
Reviews →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…
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.
Which is better, Tubereuse 40 New York or Basile?
Basile takes 5 of 7 categories. Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes; Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Tubereuse 40 New York or Basile?
Basile lasts longest (Basile 74/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tubereuse 40 New York or Basile?
Basile projects furthest (Basile 67/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tubereuse 40 New York and Basile smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Tangerine, Tuberose and Jasmine.
Is Tubereuse 40 New York or Basile 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 Tubereuse 40 New York and Basile?
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. 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.
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