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Benjoin en Fleur vs Bijan

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

Updated 1,125 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Benjoin en Fleur

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bijan

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Benjoin en Fleur2/7
Bijan4/7
Ratings & consensus
Bijan
Community sentiment
Benjoin en Fleur
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Bijan
Value for money
Bijan
Versatility
Benjoin en Fleur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bijan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Benjoin en FleurClaudio Zucca Parfums
BijanBijan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 97 votes
Have 24%Had 6%Want 70%
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
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

97 votes

40%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerBenjoin en FleurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value74
Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
floral92%
sweet84%
white floral77%
amber69%
yellow floral61%
white floral100%
amber92%
woody84%
powdery77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryRed FruitsBlueberryAppleBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniJasmineChampacaHeliotropeOrange BlossomVanilla
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinAmberMusk
Top
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil
Heart
HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Benjoin en Fleur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer79
Fall52
Winter40
Day100
Night59
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBenjoin en FleurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex37
Women61
Men0
Unisex15
Women85
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,673

PerfumerClaudio Zucca

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#594

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Benjoin en Fleur by Claudio Zucca Parfums opens with a vibrant burst of cherry, blueberry, and tart red fruits balanced by crisp bergamot. As the initial sweetness settles, a lush bouquet of ylang-ylang, frangipani, and jasmine takes over the heart, giving the fragrance a rich, tropical floral body. The base anchors e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Benjoin en Fleur or Bijan?

Bijan takes 4 of 7 categories. Benjoin en Fleur is rated 4.05/5 from 97 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Benjoin en Fleur for a fruity and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Benjoin en Fleur or Bijan?

They last about the same: Benjoin en Fleur 77/100, Bijan 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Benjoin en Fleur or Bijan?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Benjoin en Fleur 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Benjoin en Fleur and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

Is Benjoin en Fleur or Bijan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Benjoin en Fleur and Bijan?

Benjoin en Fleur has top notes of Cherry, Red Fruits, Blueberry and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani, Jasmine and Champaca, a base of Benzoin, Amber and Musk. 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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