Basic Black vs Reb'l Fleur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Basic BlackChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Reb'l FleurChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Basic Black3/7
Reb'l Fleur3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Basic Black
- Community sentiment
- Basic Black
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Reb'l Fleur
- Value for money
- Reb'l Fleur
- Versatility
- Basic Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reb'l Fleur
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Basic BlackBill BlassReb'l FleurRihannaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 357 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
3.64/ 5 · 5,629 votes
Have 65%Had 35%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
35%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
5,361 votes
Category winnerBasic BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageReb'l Fleur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerReb'l FleurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
floral77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
coconut77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax
Top
PeachPlumRed Berries
Heart
CoconutTuberoseHibiscusViolet
Base
VanillePatchouliMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Tuberose and Violet. 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–
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBasic BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,738
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews71
Overall rank#3,293
PerfumerCaroline Sabas, Marypierre Julien
Launched—
Reviews70
Category winnerReb'l FleurHigher 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 →Reb'l Fleur opens with juicy peach, plum and red berries, then settles into a creamy mix of coconut, tuberose and soft vanilla over patchouli, musk and amber. It reads sweet, fruity and warm, with a powdery tropical feel rather than a bright fresh one. It suits shoppers who want an affordable statement scent for eveni…
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 Reb'l Fleur?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes; Reb'l Fleur is rated 3.64/5 from 5,629 votes. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Reb'l Fleur for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Basic Black or Reb'l Fleur?
They last about the same: Basic Black 69/100, Reb'l Fleur 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Basic Black or Reb'l Fleur?
Projection is very close: Reb'l Fleur 63/100, Basic Black 62/100 for sillage.
Do Basic Black and Reb'l Fleur smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Tuberose and Violet.
Is Basic Black or Reb'l Fleur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Basic Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Basic Black is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Basic Black and Reb'l Fleur?
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. Reb'l Fleur has top notes of Peach, Plum and Red Berries, heart notes of Coconut, Tuberose, Hibiscus and Violet, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.
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