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Bill Blass Basic Black vs Casamorati 1888 1888

Bill Blass Basic Black and Casamorati 1888 1888 compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Basic BlackBill Blass19914.0★
86% alikevs
1888Casamorati 188820134.2★

The difference in plain words

Basic Black and 1888 are very similar; both have Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Coriander. Basic Black leans more sweet, while 1888 leans yellow floral. 1888 lasts longer and projects more.

Longer lasting1888
Stronger projection1888
Better perceived valueBasic Black
More of a night scent1888

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Basic Black ● 1888
Warm SpicyWoodyAmberFloralAromaticPowderySweetMusky
Both share: Carnation · Ylang-Ylang · Coriander · Rose · Amber · Patchouli · Sandalwood
Only in Basic Black: Plum · Cardamom · Peach · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Honey · Tuberose · Violet +8
Only in 1888: Pepper · Saffron · Neroli · Birch

Community votes

Basic Black ← · → 1888
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
1888 +13
58
71
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
1888 +10
49
59
Price valueBasic Black +32
75
43
Night-ness1888 +7
49
56
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Basic Black profile →1888 profile →