Fragrance comparison

Destiny vs Bill Blass for Women

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

Destiny

House of Matriarch

3.2223 votes

Rank #60,400 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #3,985 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 2 of 4 categories.

Destiny
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Destiny1/4

Bill Blass for Women2/4

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Destiny
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

DestinyHouse of Matriarch

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

48%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageDestiny

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both green, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

GalbanumWildflowersTangerinePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliGardeniaTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Jasmine SambacOakmossVetiverBenzoin

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Tuberose, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Destiny, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Date 24%Work 21%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,400

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Destiny delivers a burst of bitter green resin and sunlit citrus right out of the nozzle. The opening pairs crushed galbanum and bright tangerine with a peppery bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens as lush tuberose, gardenia, and sweet neroli bloom on warm skin. An earthy base of oa…

Reviews →

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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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, Destiny or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women takes 2 of 4 categories. Destiny is rated 3.22/5 from 23 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose Destiny for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Destiny or Bill Blass for Women?

They last about the same: Destiny 68/100, Bill Blass for Women 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Destiny or Bill Blass for Women?

Destiny projects furthest (Destiny 78/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Destiny and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Tuberose, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

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

Destiny suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Destiny has top notes of Galbanum, Wildflowers, Tangerine and Pepper, heart notes of Neroli, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Jasmine Sambac, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Benzoin. 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.