Basic Black by Bill Blass is a chypre fragrance for women. Top notes: carnation, plum, ylang-ylang, cardamom, peach, mandarin orange and bergamot. Middle notes: carnation, honey, ylang-ylang, coriander, tuberose, rose, violet and jasmine. Base notes: oakmoss, civet, patchouli, musk and sandalwood. Benzoin, amber, styrax, vetiver and coconut. Basic Black was launched in 1991.