Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Enigma

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,871 ratings analysed

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #605 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Enigma

Roja Dove

4.241,843 votes

Rank #81 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Enigma
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Bijan1/7

Enigma6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

EnigmaRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 1,843 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEnigmaRating 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

45%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

739 votes

Category winnerEnigmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityEnigma

SillageEnigma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

rose77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, 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

Top

PeachNeroliBergamot

Heart

RoseHeliotropeYlang-YlangJasmineGeranium

Base

VanillaOrris RootMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnigmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men5

Unisex15

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#605

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#81

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews327

Category winnerEnigmaHigher 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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Enigma is a peachy floral amber with a plush powdery texture, built around rose, heliotrope, vanilla and soft woods. It opens fruity and luminous, then quickly settles into a smooth, feminine heart that many wearers describe as classy, addictive and beautifully blended. If you enjoy elegant perfumes with a vintage-lea…

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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 Enigma?

Enigma takes 6 of 7 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Enigma is rated 4.24/5 from 1,843 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Enigma for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Enigma?

Enigma lasts longest (Enigma 86/100, Bijan 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Enigma?

Enigma projects furthest (Enigma 76/100, Bijan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Enigma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Bijan or Enigma better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bijan is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan and Enigma?

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. Enigma has top notes of Peach, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Orris Root, Musk and Ambergris.