Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Mesnee d'Hellequin

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 305 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,029 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mesnee d'Hellequin

Alkemia Perfumes

4.0162 votes

Rank #15,394 WoodyEarthy

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Mesnee d'Hellequin
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bill Blass for Women4/7

Mesnee d'Hellequin3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Longevity: Bill Blass for Women
Sillage & projection: Bill Blass for Women
Value for money: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Versatility: Mesnee d'Hellequin
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

Mesnee d'HellequinAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

4.01/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

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

36%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBill Blass for Women

SillageBill Blass for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

earthy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

mossy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, green 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

Notes

Balsam FirCypressGalbanumGreen LeavesEarthy NotesCedarOakmossLichenVetiverTeak WoodBoletus edulis

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cypress. 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–

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night91

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#15,394

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Mesnee d'Hellequin by Alkemia Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Mesnee d'Hellequin was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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 Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Mesnee d'Hellequin is rated 4.01/5 from 62 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Mesnee d'Hellequin for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Bill Blass for Women lasts longest (Bill Blass for Women 68/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Mesnee d'Hellequin?

Bill Blass for Women projects furthest (Bill Blass for Women 65/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Mesnee d'Hellequin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cypress.

Is Bill Blass for Women or Mesnee d'Hellequin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mesnee d'Hellequin is the stronger pick. For winter, Mesnee d'Hellequin is the stronger pick. Mesnee d'Hellequin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bill Blass for Women and Mesnee d'Hellequin?

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. Mesnee d'Hellequin features Balsam Fir, Cypress, Galbanum, Green Leaves and Earthy Notes.