Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Compliment

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,334 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #606 White FloralAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Compliment

Maison Violet

3.90306 votes

Rank #32,293 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Compliment
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bijan6/7

Compliment1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

ComplimentMaison Violet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerBijanRating 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

35%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

306 votes

Category winnerBijanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

sweet42%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and sweet

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Orange BlossomPalmarosaEucalyptusViolet LeafPeony

Heart3 to 4 hours

TuberoseJasmine SambacJasmineYlang-YlangFreesiaHawthornHeliotrope

Base4 to 6 hours

BenzoinVanillaHayFlax

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Compliment, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall52

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Category winnerComplimentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#606

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#32,293

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

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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Compliment by Maison Violet presents a bright, leafy interpretation of classic white floral perfumery. The scent starts with a crisp burst of eucalyptus, violet leaf, and orange blossom, cutting through traditional floral sweetness with brisk herbal air. As the initial freshness settles, a generous heart of tuberose, …

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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, Bijan or Compliment?

Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Compliment is rated 3.90/5 from 306 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Compliment for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Compliment?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Compliment 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Compliment?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Compliment 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Compliment smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Bijan or Compliment better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bijan and Compliment?

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. Compliment has top notes of Orange Blossom, Palmarosa, Eucalyptus and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Hay and Flax.