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Bill Blass

Red

3.6/5 · 71 votes Feminine 2009
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.1/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day100
Night44
Fall56
Spring44
Summer44
Winter37
Our take

A sunlit hotel suite in the late morning, curtains drawn back to let the daylight pour across a dressing table. Bergamot brightens the air first, a clean citrus lift that feels like the room waking up. Lily-of-the-valley follows quickly, its fresh bell-like scent threading through the light with a gentle green touch. Jasmine enters soon after, soft and creamy, resting against the pale wood of the furniture and the linen draped over a chair. Lavender adds a calm, slightly herbal edge that keeps the flowers from feeling too lush. Sandalwood grounds the heart with a smooth, dry woodiness that suits the quiet space.

The scent stays near, moving with the person in the room rather than reaching across it. Musk and vanilla warm the air close to the skin, while patchouli gives a faint earthy depth that prevents the sweetness from becoming too soft. Amber and balsamic notes add a subtle resinous weight, but the overall impression remains light enough for the bright room. The composition feels personal, as though meant for someone moving through a familiar space rather than making an entrance elsewhere.

It is a fragrance built from white floral softness, powdery musk, and woody calm. The lavender lingers in the air as the door closes, leaving a trace of amber behind.

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