Bill Blass Red
How it smells
It smells mostly white floral and powdery. Lily-of-the-valley and bergamot at the top, jasmine and sandalwood in the middle and musk and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Red 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 Red
Red comes from Bill Blass.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Joop! Femme and Mugler A*Men spread further.
What Red costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion.
Who will like Red
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by powdery and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and powdery smells and notes like jasmine and musk. Less obvious notes include lavender and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.73 out of 5.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Joop! Femme and Mugler A*Men last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Red dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Joop! Femme (8 shared notes), Philosophy Fresh Cream Warm Cashmere unisex (7 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (10 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Joop! Femme starts from €21.
More questions
Can men wear Red?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Red come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.