Basic Black
Bill Blass

Basic Black

Feminine · Unspecified · 1991

4.0318 ratings40 reviews

What it smells like

  • Warm spicy
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Sweet
  • Musky
  • Earthy
  • Animalic

About this fragrance

Basic Black by Bill Blass is a Chypre fragrance for women. Basic Black was launched in 1991. Top notes are Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum, Cardamom, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Carnation, Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Rose, Tuberose, Violet and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet, Amber, Musk, Benzoin, Sandalwood, Styrax, Vetiver and Coconut.

Community perception

Female
FeminineMasculine

The scent

Main accords

  1. Warm spicy100
  2. Woody98
  3. Amber95
  4. Floral76
  5. Powdery76
  6. Aromatic75
  7. Sweet75
  8. Musky74
  9. Earthy70
  10. Animalic65

Fragrance notes

How it wears

Performance

Longevity

Moderate
WeakBeast mode

Sillage

Strong
IntimateEnormous

Best for

Season

  • 19%Spring
  • 10%Summer
  • 36%Autumn
  • 36%Winter

Time

  • 43%Day
  • 57%Evening

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