Bill Blass Bill Blass 1978 Cologne

.. but has quite a bit of wood in the cabin. I applied it today around 9:00 AM and it's still there. The rapid Billie doesn't hold back at the opening. No skimping here, it's all out. The fruity notes are practically flying around my ears. So, if this Billie is pale, then I am the Virgin Mary!!!!
Flower bomb in the middle. Although there's a lot of iris in it, even orris root, it doesn't turn iris-like. It transitions into a rather heavy note and I was already afraid that the tuberose would choke me. But it doesn't, it stays well-behaved, yet noticeable.
After hours, the green-spicy chypre emerges. I was quite surprised because I hadn't read the pyramid above (I swear!!) and the chypre didn't reveal itself at the outset, as many classics do. The base is woody, spicy, and a bit dusty.
I find it beautiful, but a little confusing. It bursts in with fruit and flowers and then goes all oak moss!