A world of scent, a little clearer.

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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Basala
meets El Primer Deseo.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Carnation · Leather · Patchouli

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with aromatic; Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Shiseido Basala bottle
Shiseido

Basala

Concentration not recorded

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Fakoshima El Primer Deseo bottle
Fakoshima

El Primer Deseo

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originJapanNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year19932021
Leading accordsaromatic · fresh spicy · woodywarm spicy · woody · citrus
Notes unique to this recordLavender, Clary Sage, Basil, Rosemary, Fruity Notes, Artemisia, Green Notes, Neroli, Caraway, Rose, Cinnamon, Fir, Jasmine, Labdanum, Cedar, Oakmoss, Amber, Musk, CoconutCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Black Elder, Lemon, Lime, Black currant leaf, Black Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Red Apple, Resins, Sandalwood, Caramel
Longevity / 53.82 · 157 votes3.87 · 89 votes
Projection / 42.84 · 181 votes2.71 · 91 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Basala

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

El Primer Deseo

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed aromatic and fresh spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed warm spicy and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.