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Bill Blass Basic Black vs La Perla

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

Basic BlackBill Blass19914.0★
90% alikevs
La PerlaLa Perla19874.3★

The difference in plain words

Basic Black and La Perla are very similar; both have Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom. Basic Black leans more powdery, while La Perla leans citrus. They last and project about the same.

Longer lastingLa Perla
Stronger projectionLa Perla
Better perceived valueBasic Black
More of a night scentAbout the same

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 ● La Perla
Warm SpicyWoodyFloralAmberAromaticEarthyPowderySweet
Both share: Carnation · Ylang-Ylang · Cardamom · Mandarin Orange · Bergamot · Honey · Coriander · Rose · Jasmine · Amber · Musk · Oakmoss +4
Only in Basic Black: Plum · Peach · Tuberose · Violet · Civet · Styrax · Coconut
Only in La Perla: Osmanthus · Lemon · Freesia · Pepper · Orris Root · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Incense

Community votes

Basic Black ← · → La Perla
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

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
La Perla +7
58
65
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 →
La Perla +5
49
54
Price valueBasic Black +20
75
55
Night-ness≈ even
49
48
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Basic Black profile →La Perla profile →