Bill Blass (Cologne)
22 ratings
From your scent profile
Bill Blass (Cologne) opens with galbanum, hyacinth and bergamot, then moves into a floral heart and a woody base; it is a chypre classed as a women's fragrance, and it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: Even Skunky's grandpa remembers this name.
How does it perform?
From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Citrus
- Floral
- Green
- Fruity
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Earthy
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
EarthyWhat does Bill Blass (Cologne) smell like?
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters place it in spring, fall and summer, and it leans towards daily wear and the office, with evening use close behind.
The top brings galbanum, hyacinth, pineapple and cinnamon for a green, fruity, lightly spicy start. In the heart, jasmine, tuberose and iris give a floral, powdery feel, and the base of vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss leaves a woody, earthy finish. Mülhens Janine D. and Jil Sander Woman III have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Galbanum
- Hyacinth
- Green notes
First hours
- Mimosa
- Jasmine
- Lily of the valley
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Amber
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Spring
- 29%Autumn
- 24%Summer
- 15%Winter
Spring
Autumn
Summer
Winter- Daytime24%
- Office24%
- Evening18%
- Casual16%
- Nighttime16%
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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55% matchVia Lanvin (Eau de Toilette)
Lanvin · 1971
54% matchWoman III (1986) (Eau de Toilette)
Jil Sander · 1986
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Krizia · 1993
53% matchSenso (Eau de Parfum)
Emanuel Ungaro · 1987
53% matchIceberg (Eau de Toilette)
Iceberg · 1989
51% matchBerlin (Eau de Toilette)
Joop! · 1990
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Last updated: October 26, 2026