Leaves seem too fat for the thai basils I'm familiar with... Is the smell reminiscent of pine?

More than anything, the smell reminds me of cloves.... I love Genovese, but this one has a special character of it's own.. I welcome any ideas you might have on this one..

I'm thinking Christmas Basil

Thank you, CaraRose..! After GoogleImaging it and checking out a few pics, there is no doubt you're absolutely right..
I've been wondering about this for years.. Forums rule, as does your knowledge of Basil plants!!
Thanks again,
S

Most of the cultivars of sweet basil ( Ocimum basilicum) - which this one is - can be used more or less interchangeably, although with some subtle differences in flavor profiles. So you should taste your basil to make sure you like it in what you are preparing.

The Asian type cultivars like this one obviously fit in better with various Asian dishes, but in a pinch one sweet basil can substitute for another. ,

LOL, a broken clock is right twice a day :)

That's a variety I've been thinking of trying next year.

Pretty sure it's Thai Basil, Can tell by the flower color.

There are many basils that have purple flowers. Cinnamon basil, for one (which I'm growing this year), and it most certainly isn't a thai basil.

This picture came from that 'other' gardening website under Thai or Siam Queen. It does look like yours.

It is a cinnamon basil. notice the spikes on its leaves. Thai basils have no spikes.

Cinnamon Basil