Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 289 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,017 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee

Cerruti

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,398 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 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.
Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bill Blass for Women4/7

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Bill Blass for Women
Longevity: Bill Blass for Women
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
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

Cerruti 1881 Serie LimiteeCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 48%Had 35%Want 17%

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

28%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

46 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBill Blass for Women

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

citrus30%

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

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

JuniperBergamotCypressLavenderBasilGalbanum

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangCassiaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-8 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliPepper

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Serie LimiteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Work 46%Casual 34%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#24,398

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is an invigorating aromatic fougere built on brisk Mediterranean greenery. The opening hits fast. Tart bergamot and bitter galbanum snap against cracked juniper berries, creating an immediate, invigorating chill. That initial alcoholic punch softens within three minutes as herbaceous lavende…

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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 Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

Bill Blass for Women lasts longest (Bill Blass for Women 68/100, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

Projection is very close: Bill Blass for Women 65/100, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee 65/100 for sillage.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bill Blass for Women or Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is the stronger pick. For winter, Bill Blass for Women is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bill Blass for Women and Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

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. Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee has top notes of Juniper, Bergamot, Cypress and Lavender, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cassia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Pepper.