Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Ciao

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,052 ratings analysed

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #586 White FloralAmber

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36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ciao

Houbigant

4.2524 votes

Rank #47,593 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ciao
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bijan2/5

Ciao3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

CiaoHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerCiaoRating 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

50%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCiao

SillageCiao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

green92%

earthy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and floral

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

FruitsCuminGreen NotesLemonPalisander RosewoodBasilOsmanthus

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootRoseHyacinthJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationYlang-YlangCassis

Base8-10+ hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouliMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Basil, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ciao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 39%Work 30%Date 18%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#586

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#47,593

PerfumerNot listed

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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Houbigant Ciao launches with a sharp crack of green basil, bitter lemon, and pungent cumin. It does not apologize for its vintage power. Give it five minutes to settle past the initial alcohol lift. Soon, a rich bouquet of spicy carnation, hyacinth, and powdery orris root blooms across your skin. The sweetness is mini…

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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 Ciao?

Ciao takes 3 of 5 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Ciao is rated 4.25/5 from 24 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ciao for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Ciao?

Ciao lasts longest (Ciao 93/100, Bijan 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Ciao?

Ciao projects furthest (Ciao 75/100, Bijan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Ciao smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Basil, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Bijan or Ciao better for summer or winter?

Ciao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan and Ciao?

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. Ciao has top notes of Fruits, Cumin, Green Notes and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Rose, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Amber.