Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Glow

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,639 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #605 White FloralAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Glow

Jennifer Lopez · 2025

3.625,611 votes

Rank #29,092 White FloralCitrus

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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.
Glow
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Bijan6/7

Glow1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

GlowJennifer Lopez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 5,611 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

25%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

5,611 votes

Category winnerBijanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value76

Category winnerGlowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

musky77%

powdery65%

animalic30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

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

Orange BlossomNeroliGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

TuberoseJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodOrris RootAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Glow, 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

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBijanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#605

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#29,092

PerfumerCatherine Walsh, Louise Turner

Launched2025

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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Jennifer Lopez Glow smells like stepping out of a steaming shower after lathering up with high-end citrus soap. The opening brings a sunny splash of tart grapefruit, crisp neroli, and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up your senses. As the bright citrus settles, creamy jasmine and soft rose petals emerge, g…

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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 Glow?

Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Glow is rated 3.62/5 from 5,611 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Glow for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Glow?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Glow 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Glow?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Glow 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Glow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Bijan or Glow 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 Glow?

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. Glow has top notes of Orange Blossom, Neroli and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Orris Root and Amber.