Anthracite vs Bijan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bijan takes 4 of 7 categories.
AnthraciteChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BijanChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Anthracite3/7
Bijan4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Anthracite
- Community sentiment
- Anthracite
- Longevity
- Bijan
- Sillage & projection
- Bijan
- Value for money
- Bijan
- Versatility
- Anthracite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bijan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AnthraciteJacomoBijanBijanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%
4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerAnthraciteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
56%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
127 votes
40%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
898 votes
Category winnerAnthraciteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBijan
SillageBijan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBijanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
white floral100%
amber92%
woody84%
powdery77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon
Heart
NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine
Base
AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla
Top
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil
Heart
HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall94
Winter78
Day100
Night58
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAnthraciteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#605
PerfumerPeter Bohm
Launched—
Reviews222
Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAnthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Anthracite or Bijan?
Bijan takes 4 of 7 categories. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Bijan?
Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Anthracite or Bijan?
Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Anthracite 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Anthracite and Bijan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Narcissus and Orris Root.
Is Anthracite or Bijan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Anthracite is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Anthracite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Anthracite and Bijan?
Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. 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.
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