Fragrance comparison

1881 vs Bill Blass for Women

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8,976 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881

Cerruti

3.868,733 votes

Rank #1,611 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,014 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

18814/7

Bill Blass for Women3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Bill Blass for Women
Longevity: 1881
Sillage & projection: Bill Blass for Women
Value for money: 1881
Versatility: 1881
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1881Cerruti

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 8,733 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

8,733 votes

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity1881

SillageBill Blass for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value72

Category winner1881Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

MimosaIrisRoseFreesiaVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ChamomileNarcissusGalbanumGeraniumCorianderBrazilian RosewoodOrange BlossomTuberose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmber

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1881, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,611

PerfumerClaire Cain Miller

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#4,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winner1881Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 for women smells like sun-dried linen spread over a field of wild herbs. It opens with an unmistakable rush of powdery mimosa, dewy freesia, and bitter roman chamomile. That opening packs a punch. Do not judge it from the atomizer mist. Give the alcohol two minutes to dissipate. As the scent warms on puls…

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Bill Blass for Women is a vintage green floral with a bright, grassy opening, sweet hyacinth and mimosa, and a mossy, powdery base. Wearers often describe it as fresh, feminine, office-friendly, and very springlike, though the first spray can feel sharp or loud before it settles. It suits people who enjoy classic flor…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 or Bill Blass for Women?

1881 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 is rated 3.86/5 from 8,733 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose 1881 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 or Bill Blass for Women?

They last about the same: 1881 70/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women projects furthest (Bill Blass for Women 65/100, 1881 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is 1881 or Bill Blass for Women better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 is the stronger pick. 1881 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 and Bill Blass for Women?

1881 has top notes of Mimosa, Iris, Rose and Freesia, heart notes of Chamomile, Narcissus, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vanilla. Bill Blass for Women has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Pineapple, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cypress and Sandalwood.