Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Senchal

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 274 ratings analysed

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,181 GreenFloral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Senchal takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bill Blass for Women1/7

Senchal6/7

Ratings & consensus: Senchal
Community sentiment: Senchal
Longevity: Senchal
Sillage & projection: Senchal
Value for money: Senchal
Versatility: Senchal
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

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerSenchalRating 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

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSenchalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySenchal

SillageSenchal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSenchalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,181

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#48,234

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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Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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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 Senchal?

Senchal takes 6 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Senchal?

Senchal lasts longest (Senchal 71/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Senchal?

Senchal projects furthest (Senchal 69/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Senchal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Senchal is the stronger pick. For winter, Senchal is the stronger pick. Senchal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk.