Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Cerisier Etoile

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,072 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Cerisier Etoile

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9327 votes

Rank #36,379 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cerisier Etoile
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bill Blass for Women6/7

Cerisier Etoile1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Bill Blass for Women
Longevity: Bill Blass for Women
Sillage & projection: Bill Blass for Women
Value for money: Bill Blass for Women
Versatility: Cerisier Etoile
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

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Cerisier EtoileL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

37%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBill Blass for Women

SillageBill Blass for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

musky92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

Top15-30 mins

Water FlowersGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Cherry BlossomGeraniumTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Geranium, Tuberose and Musk. Durations are only published for Cerisier Etoile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night21

Category winnerCerisier EtoileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#36,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Cerisier Etoile by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp botanical breeze centered on fresh water flowers, delicate cherry blossom petals, and clean white cedar extract. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green notes that mimic a morning stroll through a dewy Provencal orchard. The alcohol lift clears im…

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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, Bill Blass for Women or Cerisier Etoile?

Bill Blass for Women takes 6 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Cerisier Etoile is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cerisier Etoile for a floral and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Cerisier Etoile?

Bill Blass for Women lasts longest (Bill Blass for Women 68/100, Cerisier Etoile 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Cerisier Etoile?

Bill Blass for Women projects furthest (Bill Blass for Women 65/100, Cerisier Etoile 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Cerisier Etoile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Geranium, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Bill Blass for Women or Cerisier Etoile better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerisier Etoile is the stronger pick. For winter, Bill Blass for Women is the stronger pick. Cerisier Etoile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bill Blass for Women and Cerisier Etoile?

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. Cerisier Etoile has top notes of Water Flowers and Green Notes, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Musk and White Cedar Extract.