Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,031 ratings analysed

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #586 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Houbigant

5.003 votes

Rank #38,332 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bijan2/4

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
Sillage & projection: Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire
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

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e AnniversaireHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 19%Had 2%Want 79%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

SillageQuelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, 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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemonTarragonOrange BlossomGreen NotesCitruses

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineLilacVioletRoseTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskTonka BeanOakmossAmberCivetHoneyVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Honey and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#586

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#38,332

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

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…

Reviews →

Houbigant Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire delivers a bright, historic floral bouquet packed with lush botanicals and sparkling citrus. The opening hits with crisp bergamot, tart lemon, and sharp herbal tarragon before settling into a dense floral heart. Sweet lilac, dewy lily-of-the-valley, and honeyed or…

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 Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 80/100, Bijan 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire 75/100, Bijan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Honey and Tuberose.

Is Bijan or Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire better for summer or winter?

Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan and Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire?

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. Quelques Fleurs l’Original 250e Anniversaire has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Tarragon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Lilac, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Amber.