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Empreinte (new)
meets Basic Black.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Bergamot · Mandarin Orange · Jasmine · Patchouli · Sandalwood

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with warm spicy. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Courrèges Empreinte (new) bottle
Courrèges

Empreinte (new)

Concentration not recorded

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Bill Blass Basic Black bottle
Bill Blass

Basic Black

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
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Listed year20121991
Leading accordswoody · citrus · mossywarm spicy · woody · amber
Notes unique to this recordAldehydes, May Rose, Bulgarian Rose, MossCarnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum, Cardamom, Peach, Carnation, Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Rose, Tuberose, Violet, Oakmoss, Civet, Amber, Musk, Benzoin, Styrax, Vetiver, Coconut
Longevity / 52.88 · 147 votes3.31 · 108 votes
Projection / 42.24 · 199 votes2.45 · 132 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Empreinte (new)

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Basic Black

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed warm spicy and woody direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.