Fragrance comparison

Amoureuse vs Basic Black

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 617 ratings analysed

5 wins

Amoureuse

Parfums DelRae

4.03260 votes

Rank #6,983 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Basic Black

Bill Blass

3.86357 votes

Rank #3,457 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amoureuse takes 5 of 7 categories.

Amoureuse
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Basic Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amoureuse5/7

Basic Black2/7

Ratings & consensus: Amoureuse
Community sentiment: Amoureuse
Longevity: Amoureuse
Sillage & projection: Amoureuse
Value for money: Basic Black
Versatility: Amoureuse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Basic Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmoureuseParfums DelRae

Basic BlackBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 25%Had 15%Want 59%

3.86/ 5 · 357 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerAmoureuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

260 votes

37%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerAmoureuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAmoureuse

SillageAmoureuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBasic BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

honey92%

warm spicy84%

tuberose77%

mossy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyJasmineTuberose

Base8-12 hrs

HoneyOakmossSandalwood

Top

CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Tuberose and Honey. Durations are only published for Amoureuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall74

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Spring53

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmoureuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 41%Party 23%Casual 20%Work 17%

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,983

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#3,457

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerBasic BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amoureuse opens with a sharp, brisk rush of cracked green cardamom pods and zesty tangerine peel before plunging into a rich pool of nectar. It smells like a living white lily dusted in golden pollen, joined by ripe jasmine petals and creamy tuberose. The floral sweetness never turns sugary. Instead, thick raw honey c…

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Basic Black by Bill Blass is a spicy, mossy floral chypre with a vintage dressed-up attitude. Reviewers often notice carnation, coriander, oakmoss, musk and honeyed florals, with an opening that can feel sharp, soapy or animalic before it settles. It suits people who enjoy bold 80s and early 90s style perfumes, powder…

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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, Amoureuse or Basic Black?

Amoureuse takes 5 of 7 categories. Amoureuse is rated 4.03/5 from 260 votes; Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes. Choose Amoureuse for a white floral and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amoureuse or Basic Black?

Amoureuse lasts longest (Amoureuse 76/100, Basic Black 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amoureuse or Basic Black?

Amoureuse projects furthest (Amoureuse 71/100, Basic Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amoureuse and Basic Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Tuberose and Honey.

Is Amoureuse or Basic Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amoureuse and Basic Black?

Amoureuse has top notes of Cardamom and Tangerine, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Honey, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. Basic Black has top notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Coriander, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet and Amber.