Fragrance comparison

Bill Blass for Women vs Virilis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 285 ratings analysed

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,350 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Bill Blass for Women1/7

Virilis6/7

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

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerVirilisRating 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

60%Love

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerVirilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVirilisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerVirilisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bill Blass for Women or Virilis?

Virilis takes 6 of 7 categories. Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bill Blass for Women or Virilis?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bill Blass for Women or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bill Blass for Women and Virilis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

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. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.