Fragrance comparison

La Collection du Joaillier vs Bill Blass for Women

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 258 ratings analysed

La Collection du Joaillier

Boucheron

4.3315 votes

Rank #34,198 AmberWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,029 GreenFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 3 of 5 categories.

La Collection du Joaillier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

La Collection du Joaillier2/5

Bill Blass for Women3/5

Ratings & consensus: La Collection du Joaillier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bill Blass for Women
Sillage & projection: La Collection du Joaillier
Value for money: Bill Blass for Women
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

La Collection du JoaillierBoucheron

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 59%

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerLa Collection du JoaillierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBill Blass for Women

SillageLa Collection du Joaillier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

earthy84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossBenzoinAmberSandalwoodYlang-YlangJasmineIrisTonka BeanVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood. 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

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oakmoss and earthy vetiver form the backbone of this 2008 release. Dark ylang-ylang and jasmine float over a resinous base of benzoin and tonka bean, giving the aromatic fougere structure a heavy, golden warmth. It projects best in crisp autumn weather and cool evenings. The dry down turns powdery as iris and sandalwo…

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Collection du Joaillier or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women takes 3 of 5 categories. La Collection du Joaillier is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose La Collection du Joaillier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, La Collection du Joaillier or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women lasts longest (Bill Blass for Women 68/100, La Collection du Joaillier 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Collection du Joaillier or Bill Blass for Women?

La Collection du Joaillier projects furthest (La Collection du Joaillier 72/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Collection du Joaillier and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is La Collection du Joaillier or Bill Blass for Women better for summer or winter?

La Collection du Joaillier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Collection du Joaillier and Bill Blass for Women?

La Collection du Joaillier features Oakmoss, Benzoin, Amber, Sandalwood and Ylang-Ylang. 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.