Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre: released in 2022, fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus, about 4h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre dupe we found is Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli — 83% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli | 83% | about $120 (−20%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Clarins Eau Dynamisante | 81% | about $40 (−73%) | 4h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Goutal Eau du Sud | 80% | about $55 (−63%) | 5h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 4 | MiN NEW YORK CHEF'S TABLE | 77% | about $125 (−17%) | 7h vs 4h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Aesop Tacit | 76% | about $150* | 4h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Shares a prominent herbal basil character reminiscent of Herms Eau de Basilic Pourpre, paired with a bright floral twist.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords with Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,202 community ratings.
Evokes the invigorating aromatic and spicy freshness found in Herms Eau de Basilic Pourpre at a much lower cost.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords with Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,740 community ratings.
Delivers a similarly vibrant citrus and herbal profile that sits in the same aromatic family as Herms Eau de Basilic Pourpre.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 890 community ratings.
Showcases a vivid garden-fresh green and herbal character that aligns with the overarching vibe of Herms Eau de Basilic Pourpre.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords with Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 290 community ratings.
Offers an earthy, aromatic green aura with a crisp citrus opening akin to Herms Eau de Basilic Pourpre.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 1,332 community ratings.
Clarins Eau Dynamisante, at about $40 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre.
MiN NEW YORK CHEF'S TABLE, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre.
Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre itself sells from $36.95 (45 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Jo Malone London Basil & Neroli saves you about $45 a year against Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. MiN NEW YORK CHEF'S TABLE comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Hermès Eau de Basilic Pourpre notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-13.