Basic Black vs Les Brumes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Basic Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
Basic BlackChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Les BrumesChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Basic Black6/7
Les Brumes1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basic Black
- Community sentiment
- Basic Black
- Longevity
- Basic Black
- Sillage & projection
- Basic Black
- Value for money
- Basic Black
- Versatility
- Les Brumes
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Basic Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basic BlackBill BlassLes BrumesOrmaieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 357 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.07/ 5 · 167 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerBasic BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
313 votes
25%Love
21%Like
24%Ok
22%Dislike
8%Hate
115 votes
Category winnerBasic BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBasic Black
SillageBasic Black
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBasic BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
floral77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
fresh65%
woody53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax
Top
GingerLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
SageCardamomTuberoseJasmine
Base
MateCedarVetiverSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer34
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring81
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
Night19
Category winnerLes BrumesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,732
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews71
Overall rank#17,252
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Category winnerBasic BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBasic 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…
Reviews →Les Brumes is a sharp, sparkling citrus fragrance with a lemon sorbet bite, airy orange peel and a fizzy vitamin C feel on skin. The citrus stays more tart than soft, with ginger, herbs and pale woods giving it a crisp, slightly green frame. It suits warm days, citrus lovers and anyone who enjoys fresh scents with a s…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Basic Black or Les Brumes?
Basic Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes; Les Brumes is rated 3.07/5 from 167 votes. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Les Brumes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Basic Black or Les Brumes?
Basic Black lasts longest (Basic Black 69/100, Les Brumes 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Basic Black or Les Brumes?
Basic Black projects furthest (Basic Black 62/100, Les Brumes 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Basic Black and Les Brumes smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.
Is Basic Black or Les Brumes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Les Brumes is the stronger pick. For winter, Basic Black is the stronger pick. Les Brumes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basic Black and Les Brumes?
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. Les Brumes has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Mate, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood.
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