Bill Blass 2009 EDT

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Mr. Blass

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Bill Blass Mr. Blass is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009. Bill Blass's Mr. Blass carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive yet undeniably 'old school' cool, Mr. Blass is a budget-friendly throwback. While some find its classic leather and spice profile a masterpiece, others dismiss it as dated. Performance is its main flaw, but at this price, overspraying is encouraged.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Confident
  • Elegant
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Mr. Blass Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth, inoffensive profile make it suitable for the office, while its elegant, warm character shines on dates and formal occasions. It's a bit too refined for casual everyday wear and certainly not for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Mr. Blass opens with a sharp bergamot kick before settling into a rich, masculine heart. You'll pick up warm nutmeg and earthy cypress, underscored by a soft, worn leather. As it dries down, a comforting blend of smoky incense, sweet amber, and creamy vanilla emerges, grounded by a subtle musk. It's a journey from brisk spice to a smooth, elegant warmth.

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