Basic Black by Bill Blass
Women 1991
Description
Bill Blass Basic Black is a chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1991, this composition features an olfactory pyramid that begins with top notes of carnation, ylang-ylang, plum, cardamom, peach, mandarin and bergamot. The heart of the fragrance unfolds carnation, honey, ylang-ylang, coriander, rose, neroli, violet and jasmine. Finally, the base notes reveal oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum, amber, musk, benzoin, sandalwood,…
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
904 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
316 votes
Season
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225 votes
Time of day
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160 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Basic Black
Bill Blass Basic Black is a chypre fragrance for women. Launched in 1991, this composition features an olfactory pyramid that begins with top notes of carnation, ylang-ylang, plum, cardamom, peach, mandarin and bergamot. The heart of the fragrance unfolds carnation, honey, ylang-ylang, coriander, rose, neroli, violet and jasmine. Finally, the base notes reveal oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum, amber, musk, benzoin, sandalwood, styrax, vetiver and coconut.
Flowers Fruits, vegetables and nuts Spices Sweet and gourmand Green, herbal and fougère White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
107 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
131 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
44 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
36 votes
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Smells distinctively different: oriental, balsamic, with woody and herbal notes finishing off with florals. I bought it out of curiosity and it didn’t disappoint, although the longevity is average (depending on my skin’s pH). Curiously, I don’t think I’d buy it again.