Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Dusk

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,029 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Dusk

Mar Galliti

3.676 votes

Rank #52,689 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Dusk
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bill Blass for Women4/4

Dusk0/4

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

DuskMar Galliti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBill Blass for Women

SillageBill Blass for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value25

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%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both green, floral and aromatic

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

DillLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MimosaLemon BalmChamomileJasmineTulsiYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverAngelicaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Dusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 31%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#52,689

PerfumerZita Gyurokovics

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Dusk by Mar Galliti opens with an unapologetic snap of crushed garden dill and tart lime peel. It is raw and green. The first two minutes hit sharp, almost like snapping fresh vegetable stalks after rain. Soon, herbal lemon balm and soothing chamomile soften the edges, supported by honeyed mimosa petals and a touch of…

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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 Dusk?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 4 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Dusk is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dusk for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Dusk?

Bill Blass for Women lasts longest (Bill Blass for Women 68/100, Dusk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Dusk?

Projection is very close: Bill Blass for Women 65/100, Dusk 63/100 for sillage.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Dusk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.

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

Dusk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Dusk has top notes of Dill and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa, Lemon Balm, Chamomile and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Angelica and Oakmoss.