Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Fusion Énigmatique

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 308 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #3,997 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Fusion Énigmatique

In The Box

3.9265 votes

Rank #14,729 White FloralHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Fusion Énigmatique
Choose it for a white floral and honey character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bill Blass for Women5/7

Fusion Énigmatique2/7

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

Fusion ÉnigmatiqueIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

3.92/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 45%

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

45%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFusion Énigmatique

SillageBill Blass for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value61

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%

white floral100%

honey92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery

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

Top

HoneyOrange BlossomBergamotGeranium

Heart

PatchouliTuberoseMimosaRoseIris

Base

VanillaMuskAmbergrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Mimosa and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night93

Category winnerFusion ÉnigmatiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men3

Unisex24

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#14,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Fusion Énigmatique is a striking floral-fruity composition that anchors honey and orange blossom in a warm base of ambergris and musk. Launched in 2019, this unisex fragrance performs with impressive longevity on skin. It shines during cool autumn days or evenings, offering a sophisticated, sweet-powdery profile that …

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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 Fusion Énigmatique?

Bill Blass for Women takes 5 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Fusion Énigmatique is rated 3.92/5 from 65 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Fusion Énigmatique for a white floral and honey character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Fusion Énigmatique?

Fusion Énigmatique lasts longest (Fusion Énigmatique 74/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Fusion Énigmatique?

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

Do Bill Blass for Women and Fusion Énigmatique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Mimosa and Tuberose.

Is Bill Blass for Women or Fusion Énigmatique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fusion Énigmatique is the stronger pick. For winter, Fusion Énigmatique is the stronger pick. Fusion Énigmatique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bill Blass for Women and Fusion Énigmatique?

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. Fusion Énigmatique has top notes of Honey, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Tuberose, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambergris and Vetiver.