Bill Blass Basic Black vs Givenchy Ysatis

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

Basic BlackBill Blass19914.0★

84% alikevs

YsatisGivenchy19844.1★

The difference in plain words

Basic Black and Ysatis are very similar; both have Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange. Basic Black leans more amber, while Ysatis leans white floral. Ysatis lasts longer and projects more.

Longer lastingYsatis

Stronger projectionYsatis

Better perceived valueBasic Black

More of a night scentYsatis

Accords

AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →

● Basic Black ● Ysatis

Both share: Carnation · Ylang-Ylang · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Honey · Rose · Tuberose · Jasmine · Amber · Musk · Oakmoss · Patchouli +4

Only in Basic Black: Plum · Cardamom · Peach · Coriander · Violet · Benzoin · Styrax

Only in Ysatis: Aldehydes · Orange Blossom · Galbanum · Brazilian Rosewood · Citruses · Narcissus · Rum · Iris +3

Community votes

Basic Black ← · → Ysatis

Time of day

day

night

Season

spring

summer

fall

winter

Value

way overpriced

overpriced

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

LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →

Ysatis +13

Sillage / projection

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 →

Ysatis +11

Price valueBasic Black +21

Night-nessYsatis +12

Gender lean (♀→♂)

Feminine

Masculine

Basic Black profile →Ysatis profile →