Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Isabella

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,142 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #606 White FloralAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Isabella

Royal Crown

3.96114 votes

Rank #11,636 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.
Isabella
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bijan6/7

Isabella1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

IsabellaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

41%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerBijanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value28

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery 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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseNeroliOrange BlossomPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang YlangIris

Base6-8+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaAmberMysore SandalwoodCinnamon

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Neroli, Tuberose and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for Isabella, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night73

Category winnerIsabellaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#606

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#11,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Isabella by Royal Crown is a lush, creamy floral fragrance built around sweet tuberose, bright orange blossom, and smooth Madagascar vanilla. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of neroli and juicy peach before blooming into a plush bouquet of ylang ylang and velvety iris. As it settles onto the skin, rich Mysore s…

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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 Isabella?

Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Isabella is rated 3.96/5 from 114 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Isabella for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Isabella?

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

Which projects more, Bijan or Isabella?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Isabella 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Isabella smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Neroli, Tuberose and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Bijan or Isabella better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bijan and Isabella?

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. Isabella has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Mysore Sandalwood and Cinnamon.