Fragrance comparison

Poivre vs Bill Blass for Women

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 401 ratings analysed

Poivre

Caron

4.03158 votes

Rank #11,148 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #3,989 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

Poivre
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Poivre1/7

Bill Blass for Women4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Bill Blass for Women
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Bill Blass for Women
Versatility: Poivre
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

PoivreCaron

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

42%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

158 votes

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

aromatic30%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CloveCarnationPepperSpicesRed Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

ClovesFloral NotesGeraniumRoseJasmineYlang-YlangTuberose

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossOpoponaxSandalwoodWoodsy NotesVetiver

Top

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Poivre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer18

Fall73

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPoivreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex62

Women31

Date 40%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,148

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#3,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poivre by Caron is not your typical vintage floral. It hits your skin with a fiery rush of crushed black pepper and pungent clove. The heat is immediate. Behind that initial crackle lies a velvety heart of spicy carnation, deep red rose, and creamy ylang-ylang. As the fiery spices relax, earthy oakmoss and smoky opopo…

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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, Poivre or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Poivre is rated 4.03/5 from 158 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose Poivre for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Poivre or Bill Blass for Women?

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

Which projects more, Poivre or Bill Blass for Women?

Projection is very close: Poivre 65/100, Bill Blass for Women 65/100 for sillage.

Do Poivre and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

Poivre has top notes of Clove, Carnation, Pepper and Spices, heart notes of Cloves, Floral Notes, Geranium and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Opoponax, Sandalwood and Woodsy Notes. 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.