Bill Blass Couture 1
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is bergamot and cinnamon. The heart brings tuberose. On the skin it settles into carnation and mimosa. Overall it smells white floral and citrus.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Couture 1 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Bill Blass Couture 1
Couture 1 comes from Bill Blass.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by citrus and tuberose. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and citrus smells and notes like tuberose and carnation. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.87 out of 5.
Will people notice Couture 1?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Dior Poison and Givenchy Amarige last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like carnation and mimosa are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Dior Poison has more depth.
Bill Blass perfumes worth knowing
The house has 15 perfumes here, led by Hot, Basic Black and Nude.
Couture 1 price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Dior Poison and Givenchy Amarige.
Couture 1 dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Poison (6 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (6 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes) and Ard Al Zaafaran Amal (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ard Al Zaafaran Amal starts from €29.
More questions
Can men wear Couture 1?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Couture 1?
Spring.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2008.