Bill Blass Wood
How it smells
The first thing you smell is bergamot and citruses. The heart brings bay leaf and lavender. On the skin it settles into amberwood and cedar. Overall it smells woody and citrus.
- Came out
- 2011
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- summer
Wood 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
About Bill Blass Wood
Wood is made by Bill Blass.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by citrus and fresh. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and citrus smells and notes like bay leaf and amberwood. Less obvious notes include geranium, oakmoss and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.90 out of 5.
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.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Dior Fahrenheit and Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn: Edition 2.0 unisex.
Wood longevity
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn: Edition 2.0 unisex. Base notes like amberwood and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Bill Blass perfumes
The house has 15 perfumes here, led by Hot, Basic Black and Nude.
Which weather suits Wood
The best time of year to wear it is summer and fall. Ranked by season: summer, fall, spring and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Wood dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes), Dior Fahrenheit (8 shared notes), Imaginary Authors The Soft Lawn: Edition 2.0 unisex (10 shared notes) and Goldfield & Banks Bohemian Lime (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Quick answers
When did Wood come out?
It came out in 2011.
Can women wear Wood?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does it project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.