Bill Blass 1991 Edp

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Nude

by Sophia Grojsman

Bill Blass Nude is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1991, created by Sophia Grojsman. The fragrance opens with Aldehydes, Galbanum, Rosemary, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Orris, Vetiver, Sandalwood, and Musk.

Our verdict on Nude: Acquired

This one's a proper divisive old-school Aldehydic Floral, evoking strong opinions. Lovers swear by its unique, clean, and warm appeal, often chasing vintage bottles. Detractors find it synthetic, nauseating, or just plain awful. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with no middle ground.
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  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm
Nude Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6%
Floral 30%
Fruity 2%
Green 20%
Sweet 13%
Warm 3%
Woody 16%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 10%
Fresh 18%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
94%
Green
87%
Yellow Floral
84%
Aldehydic
82%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 34% Galbanum 27% Rosemary 22% Bergamot 17%

Heart Notes

Oakmoss 24% Narcissus 24% Ylang-Ylang 20% Jasmine 17% Rose 16%

Base Notes

Orris 31% Musk 26% Sandalwood 22% Vetiver 21%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

While some find it office-appropriate due to its clean character, its potentially strong sillage, especially in vintage formulations, and unique scent profile make it less universally suitable for professional settings. It leans well towards date nights and casual wear for those who appreciate its intimate, 'skin-scent' quality.

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About

Nude opens with a sharp, almost austere blend of aldehydes, galbanum, and a surprising hit of rosemary, softened by bright bergamot. This initial green freshness gives way to a complex heart where powdery iris and earthy oakmoss entwine with warm, honeyed yellow florals like ylang-ylang and narcissus. The dry down settles into a soft, musky sandalwood and vetiver base, leaving a trail that's both intimately clean and subtly woody. It's a sophisticated scent that conjures images of luxurious skincare or even fresh doll's heads for some.

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