Saturday, June 9, 2018

Bill Blass by Bill Blass c1978

Bill Blass for Women by Bill Blass: launched in 1978 in association with Revlon.


For the launch of the perfume, the press was invited to a brunch at I. Magnin in New York City. Later that day, 33 of Bill Blass' friends were invited to a Bistro lunch.


Fragrance Composition:


So what does it smell like? It is classified as a floral fragrance for women. It begins with a green, fruity top, followed by an exotic floral heart, resting on a sensual, powdery base. An accord of mimosa, jonquil, hyacinth and jasmine, wooded and warmed.

  • Top notes: pineapple, cinnamon, green notes, galbanum, hyacinth, bergamot and geranium
  • Middle notes: jonquil, mimosa, carnation, tuberose, iris, orris root, jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily-of-the-valley
  • Base notes: cypress, sandalwood, amber, musk, benzoin, oakmoss, vetiver and cedar

The original fragrance was available in the following:
  • 0.25 oz Parfum
  • 0.50 Parfum
  • 1 oz Parfum
  • 0.375 oz Touch of Blass Concentrate Purse bottle
  • 0.30 oz Cologne Spray
  • 1 oz cologne Spray
  • 2 oz Cologne Spray
  • 2.85 oz Cologne Spray
  • 2.85 oz Cologne Splash
  • Eau de Parfum Spray
  • Eau de Toilette Spray
  • Perfumed Dusting Powder 
  • Stimulating Body Shampoo
  • Smoothing Body Creme 
  • Body Lotion
  • Refreshing Body Finish


Fate of the Fragrance:


Bill Blass, the original fragrance has been discontinued for many years. 

The oldest versions have boxes marked with  Bill Blass Perfumes, Inc.


In 1985, the name Bill Blass, Inc was also seen on packaging.

In 1990 the brand was distributed by Prestige Fragrances.




There is a new Bill Blass perfume that came out in 2006, but it bears no resemblance to the 1978 vintage version.

The Fragrance from Bill Blass by Bill Blass is classified as a floral fragrance for women. It has been discontinued but can still be found plentifully online.

  • Top notes: green mandarin, galbanum and neroli
  • Middle notes: tuberose, white hyacinth, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley
  • Base notes: sandalwood and musk




CLICK HERE TO FIND THE ORIGINAL BILL BLASS PERFUME

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