Name
Basil grand vert
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Latin
Ocimum basilicum
Level
Notes
Origin
Vert-le-Grand, France
About
Basil grand vert is a perfumers ingredient, used by Ffern across 12 fragrances. It is typically considered to be a Mid note. You can view our full ingredient directory
here.
Description
The composition of a basil essential oil can vary greatly with the with the site of cultivation and the specificities of the growing method. After some deliberation, we settled on an Egyptian basil 'grand vert', renowned for its high linalool composition and distinctive aniseed notes. The leaves are cut and immediately distilled - if they are allowed to dry, the scent is largely lost.
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