Fragrance comparison

3121 vs Bijan

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,291 ratings analysed

3121

Prince

3.35263 votes

Rank #10,554 White FloralWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #599 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 5 of 7 categories.

3121
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

31211/7

Bijan5/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan
Community sentiment: Bijan
Longevity: Bijan
Sillage & projection: Bijan
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: 3121
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bijan

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

3121Prince

BijanBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBijanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

37%Dislike

2%Hate

263 votes

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerBijanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

tuberose65%

powdery53%

musky42%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaBergamotJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night77

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner3121Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#599

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

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Bijan by Bijan is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Bijan was launched in 1986. The nose behind this fragrance is Peter Bohm. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Narcissus, Neroli, Bergamot and Basil; middle notes are Honey, Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; b…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3121 or Bijan?

Bijan takes 5 of 7 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 3121 or Bijan?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, 3121 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Bijan?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, 3121 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3121 and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is 3121 or Bijan better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3121 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. 3121 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Bijan?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Bijan has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Narcissus and Neroli, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.