Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Privarot

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,068 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #589 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Privarot

LEN Fragrances

3.3840 votes

Rank #47,055 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Privarot
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bijan6/7

Privarot1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

PrivarotLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

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

23%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

15%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerBijanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value40

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

sweet83%

yellow floral65%

woody48%

amber30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and woody

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

Tiare FlowerOrange Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinSandalwood

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer78

Fall100

Winter78

Day63

Night100

Category winnerPrivarotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 39%Party 27%Casual 20%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#589

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#47,055

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews4

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 →

LEN Fragrances Privarot is a concentrated Extrait de Parfum centered on lush white petals and warm balsamic sweetness. It is not shy. The opening bursts forth with sunlit tiare flower and sharp orange blossom, releasing an exotic floral sweetness that immediately grabs attention. As the scent settles, narcotic jasmine…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bijan or Privarot?

Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Privarot is rated 3.38/5 from 40 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Privarot for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Privarot?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Privarot 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Privarot?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Privarot 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Privarot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Benzoin.

Is Bijan or Privarot better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bijan and Privarot?

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. Privarot has top notes of Tiare Flower and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin and Sandalwood.