Bill Blass for Women vs Água de Íris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Água de Íris takes 4 of 7 categories.
Bill Blass for WomenChoose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Água de ÍrisChoose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bill Blass for Women3/7
Água de Íris4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Água de Íris
- Community sentiment
- Água de Íris
- Longevity
- Bill Blass for Women
- Sillage & projection
- Bill Blass for Women
- Value for money
- Água de Íris
- Versatility
- Água de Íris
- 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 BlassÁgua de ÍrisPheboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 243 votes
Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%
4.28/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 30%Had 28%Want 41%
Category winnerÁgua de ÍrisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
243 votes
56%Love
28%Like
5%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerÁgua de ÍrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBill Blass for Women
SillageBill Blass for Women
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerÁgua de ÍrisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
floral92%
woody84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
powdery100%
violet92%
iris84%
woody77%
earthy69%
floral61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot
Heart
MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris
Base
OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber
Top
CypressBergamotPineapple
Heart
Iris FlowerVioletJasmineGalbanumWhite LilyMagnoliaRose
Base
MuskOakmossPatchouliPralineAmber
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall47
Winter41
Day100
Night52
Category winnerÁgua de ÍrisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,410
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#27,400
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBill 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…
Reviews →Phebo Água de Íris opens with a sharp burst of cypress, bergamot, and sweet pineapple that feels brisk on warm skin. As the initial citrus crispness softens, a herbal heart of green galbanum, iris flower, and violet comes forward with a cool, dry powder texture. Soft white lily and magnolia keep the middle fresh rathe…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bill Blass for Women or Água de Íris?
Água de Íris takes 4 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Água de Íris is rated 4.28/5 from 43 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Água de Íris for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Água de Íris?
Bill Blass for Women lasts longest (Bill Blass for Women 68/100, Água de Íris 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Água de Íris?
Bill Blass for Women projects furthest (Bill Blass for Women 65/100, Água de Íris 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bill Blass for Women and Água de Íris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Bill Blass for Women or Água de Íris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Água de Íris is the stronger pick. For winter, Água de Íris is the stronger pick. Água de Íris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bill Blass for Women and Água de Íris?
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. Água de Íris has top notes of Cypress, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris Flower, Violet, Jasmine and Galbanum, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Praline.
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