Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs French Fatale

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,035 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #599 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

French Fatale

Le Parfum Citoyen

4.147 votes

Rank #47,923 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
French Fatale
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bijan4/4

French Fatale0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bijan
Sillage & projection: Bijan
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

French FataleLe Parfum Citoyen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

amber69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody 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 to 30 minutes

Orange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineTuberoseSolar NotesYlang-Ylang

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarPatchouliAmberHoney

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#599

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#47,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

French Fatale by Le Parfum Citoyen presents a bright white floral profile with a sunny, golden character. The scent opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and crisp orange blossom, giving the start a clean citrus freshness. As the top settles, a lush bouquet of jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang takes over, warme…

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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 French Fatale?

Bijan takes 4 of 4 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; French Fatale is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose French Fatale for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or French Fatale?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, French Fatale 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or French Fatale?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, French Fatale 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and French Fatale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Honey and Tuberose.

Is Bijan or French Fatale better for summer or winter?

French Fatale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan and French Fatale?

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. French Fatale has top notes of Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Solar Notes and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Honey.