Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Ciao

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #3,989 GreenFloral

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57%scent match

Closely related

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,593 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bill Blass for Women3/5

Ciao2/5

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciao
Sillage & projection: Ciao
Value for money: Bill Blass for Women
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

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

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

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value63

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%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both green, woody and floral

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

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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 Ciao?

Bill Blass for Women takes 3 of 5 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Ciao?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Ciao smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.

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

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.