Fragrance comparison

Tuberose Tantra vs Basile

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

Tuberose Tantra

Kismet Olfactive

4.2595 votes

Rank #22,465 White FloralWoody

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51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Basile

4.29154 votes

Rank #23,993 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Basile takes 5 of 7 categories.

Tuberose Tantra
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Basile
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Tuberose Tantra2/7

Basile5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tuberose TantraKismet Olfactive

BasileBasile

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 76%

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 hate

49%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

82 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBasile

SillageBasile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerBasileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

tuberose77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

cinnamon69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CloveGinger

Heart

TuberoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliCashmeran

Top

CloveTangerineCinnamonYlang-YlangAfrican Orange Flower

Heart

IrisRoseTuberoseJasmine

Base

Sandalwoodoak mossAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesClove, Tuberose, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall92

Winter71

Day74

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTuberose TantraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,465

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#23,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTuberose TantraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuberose Tantra balances the intoxicating, creamy weight of white florals against a sharp, warming spice blend. This fragrance opens with ginger and clove, quickly grounding itself in sandalwood and earthy patchouli. It creates a bold, textural presence on the skin that feels well-suited for crisp autumn evenings or f…

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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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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, Tuberose Tantra or Basile?

Basile takes 5 of 7 categories. Tuberose Tantra is rated 4.25/5 from 95 votes; Basile is rated 4.29/5 from 154 votes. Choose Tuberose Tantra for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Basile for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tuberose Tantra or Basile?

They last about the same: Basile 74/100, Tuberose Tantra 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tuberose Tantra or Basile?

Basile projects furthest (Basile 67/100, Tuberose Tantra 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tuberose Tantra and Basile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Tuberose, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Tuberose Tantra or Basile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tuberose Tantra is the stronger pick. For winter, Basile is the stronger pick. Tuberose Tantra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tuberose Tantra and Basile?

Tuberose Tantra has top notes of Clove and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cashmeran. 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.