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Reb'l Fleur vs Basic Black

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

Updated 5,986 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

  • Reb'l Fleur

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Basic Black

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Reb'l Fleur3/7
Basic Black3/7
Ratings & consensus
Basic Black
Community sentiment
Basic Black
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Reb'l Fleur
Value for money
Reb'l Fleur
Versatility
Basic Black
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Reb'l Fleur

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Reb'l FleurRihanna
Basic BlackBill Blass
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.64/ 5 · 5,629 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
3.86/ 5 · 357 votes
Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%
Category winnerBasic BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate

5,361 votes

37%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerBasic BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageReb'l Fleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value81
¤ Price value78
Category winnerReb'l FleurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
coconut77%
powdery69%
patchouli61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
floral77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachPlumRed Berries
Heart
CoconutTuberoseHibiscusViolet
Base
VanillePatchouliMuskAmber
Top
CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax
InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Tuberose and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring57
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring53
Summer34
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBasic BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex6
Women93
Men2
Unisex40
Women58
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,293

PerfumerCaroline Sabas, Marypierre Julien

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#3,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews71

Category winnerReb'l FleurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Reb'l Fleur opens with juicy peach, plum and red berries, then settles into a creamy mix of coconut, tuberose and soft vanilla over patchouli, musk and amber. It reads sweet, fruity and warm, with a powdery tropical feel rather than a bright fresh one. It suits shoppers who want an affordable statement scent for eveni…

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Basic Black by Bill Blass is a spicy, mossy floral chypre with a vintage dressed-up attitude. Reviewers often notice carnation, coriander, oakmoss, musk and honeyed florals, with an opening that can feel sharp, soapy or animalic before it settles. It suits people who enjoy bold 80s and early 90s style perfumes, powder…

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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, Reb'l Fleur or Basic Black?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Reb'l Fleur is rated 3.64/5 from 5,629 votes; Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes. Choose Reb'l Fleur for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Reb'l Fleur or Basic Black?

They last about the same: Reb'l Fleur 69/100, Basic Black 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Reb'l Fleur or Basic Black?

Projection is very close: Reb'l Fleur 63/100, Basic Black 62/100 for sillage.

Do Reb'l Fleur and Basic Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Tuberose and Violet.

Is Reb'l Fleur or Basic Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Basic Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Reb'l Fleur is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Reb'l Fleur and Basic Black?

Reb'l Fleur has top notes of Peach, Plum and Red Berries, heart notes of Coconut, Tuberose, Hibiscus and Violet, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Basic Black has top notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Coriander, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet and Amber.

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