Bill Blass · 1991
Basic Black Eau de Cologne
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
ModerateFills your personal space
Polarising
Mixed
cool mossy garden, fruity florals, musky resin
Scent Notes
Woody / Mossy
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About This Perfume
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.
Concentration
Eau de Cologne
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans feminine
The verdict
Best for
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