Fragrance comparison

B.B. vs Nejma 3

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 152 ratings analysed

B.B.

V Canto

3.5450 votes

Rank #49,204 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nejma 3

Nejma

4.11102 votes

Rank #9,202 RoseOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nejma 3 takes 4 of 7 categories.

B.B.
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nejma 3
Choose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

B.B.2/7

Nejma 34/7

Ratings & consensus: Nejma 3
Community sentiment: Nejma 3
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nejma 3
Value for money: B.B.
Versatility: B.B.
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nejma 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.B.V Canto

Nejma 3Nejma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.11/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

Category winnerNejma 3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

43%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerNejma 3Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNejma 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value36

Category winnerB.B.Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

floral61%

rose100%

oud90%

floral80%

woody70%

warm spicy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LemonBitter OrangeBergamotBulgarian Rose

Heart3 to 4 hours

LavenderCuminYlang-YlangLotusPepper

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrrhOakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch

Top

Ylang-YlangCardamomBitter Orange

Heart

Bulgarian RoseHibiscus

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for B.B., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall88

Winter38

Day100

Night88

Spring47

Summer58

Fall100

Winter97

Day83

Night100

Category winnerB.B.Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex46

Women23

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,204

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,202

PerfumerJean Niel

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerNejma 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.B. by V Canto is a bright, contrasting floral woody musk that kicks off with an energetic flash of citrus and spice. Crisp lemon, bitter orange, and bergamot provide an immediate tartness, accented by subtle Bulgarian rose. As the top settles, an aromatic blend of lavender, cumin, and pepper develops alongside exoti…

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Nejma 3 is a rose and oud fragrance with a cool, sharp opening that softens into an oily floral heart and a woody, mossy base. It often reads rich rather than plush, with cardamom, bitter orange and ylang-ylang adding lift around the darker woods. On skin, reviewers describe it as strong, penetrating and long-lasting,…

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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, B.B. or Nejma 3?

Nejma 3 takes 4 of 7 categories. B.B. is rated 3.54/5 from 50 votes; Nejma 3 is rated 4.11/5 from 102 votes. Choose B.B. for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nejma 3 for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, B.B. or Nejma 3?

They last about the same: B.B. 73/100, Nejma 3 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, B.B. or Nejma 3?

Nejma 3 projects furthest (Nejma 3 71/100, B.B. 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.B. and Nejma 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bulgarian Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.

Is B.B. or Nejma 3 better for summer or winter?

For summer, B.B. is the stronger pick. For winter, Nejma 3 is the stronger pick. B.B. suits daytime wear; Nejma 3 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.B. and Nejma 3?

B.B. has top notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Lavender, Cumin, Ylang-Ylang and Lotus, a base of Myrrh, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandalwood. Nejma 3 has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Hibiscus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Oakmoss.