Fragrance comparison

Ayako vs Bill Blass for Women

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 258 ratings analysed

Ayako

Marc de la Morandiere

4.1315 votes

Rank #40,030 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,025 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ayako
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Ayako0/4

Bill Blass for Women4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AyakoMarc de la Morandiere

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 23%Want 42%

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

40%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBill Blass for Women

SillageBill Blass for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose83%

rose65%

marine48%

floral30%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleySea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseRoseYlang-Ylang

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Ayako, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,030

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc de la Morandiere Ayako opens with crisp lily of the valley, buoyant jasmine, and airy sea notes that feel like an ocean breeze across a coastal garden. The scent quickly deepens as rich tuberose and velvety rose take center stage, backed by sunny ylang-ylang. On the drydown, smooth sandalwood, clean white musk, a…

Reviews →

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, Ayako or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 4 categories. Ayako is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose Ayako for a white floral and tuberose character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ayako or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women lasts longest (Bill Blass for Women 68/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ayako or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women projects furthest (Bill Blass for Women 65/100, Ayako 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ayako and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

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

Ayako suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Ayako has top notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sea Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin. 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.