Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Blonde

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,100 ratings analysed

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #597 White FloralAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Blonde

Versace

4.101,072 votes

Rank #23,694 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Blonde
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bijan3/7

Blonde3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

BlondeVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 1,072 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerBlondeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

49%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,072 votes

Category winnerBlondeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

tuberose91%

animalic83%

yellow floral74%

musky65%

amber56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaVioletPitosporumNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangNarcissusCarnation

Base8-12 hrs

CivetBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Narcissus, Neroli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Blonde, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerBlondeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 41%Party 37%Casual 13%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#597

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#23,694

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Versace Blonde does not whisper. It commands attention immediately. Crafted in 1995 by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this powerhouse white floral fragrance centers on an unapologetic explosion of buttery tuberose and humid gardenia. A bright flash of neroli and crisp bergamot cuts through the opening seconds before de…

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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, Bijan or Blonde?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Blonde is rated 4.10/5 from 1,072 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Blonde for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Blonde?

They last about the same: Bijan 77/100, Blonde 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Blonde?

Projection is very close: Bijan 72/100, Blonde 72/100 for sillage.

Do Bijan and Blonde smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus, Neroli and Bergamot.

Is Bijan or Blonde better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bijan and Blonde?

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. Blonde has top notes of Gardenia, Violet, Pitosporum and Neroli, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus and Carnation, a base of Civet, Benzoin and Musk.