Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Quelques Fleurs l'Original

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,974 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #586 White FloralAmber

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56%scent match

Closely related

Quelques Fleurs l'Original

Houbigant

4.061,946 votes

Rank #25,085 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bijan5/7

Quelques Fleurs l'Original2/7

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Community sentiment: Quelques Fleurs l'Original
Longevity: Bijan
Sillage & projection: Bijan
Value for money: Bijan
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

Quelques Fleurs l'OriginalHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 1,946 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalRating 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

39%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,946 votes

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs l'OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, powdery and floral

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

Green NotesOrange BlossomTarragonBergamotCitrusesLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

LilacJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationRoseTuberoseYlang-YlangViolet

Base7-10 hrs

OakmossHoneyCivetMuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Honey. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs l'Original, 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

Winter40

Day100

Night37

Category winnerBijanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men2

Unisex5

Women94

Date 37%Work 32%Casual 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#586

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#25,085

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…

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Quelques Fleurs l'Original is the historic blueprint for complex multi-floral perfumery. The spray opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, crisp bergamot, and zesty lemon that cuts through the air like fresh garden shears. Give it five minutes. The sharp alcohol fizz softens into an expansive heart of velvety lil…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bijan or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Bijan takes 5 of 7 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Quelques Fleurs l'Original is rated 4.06/5 from 1,946 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Quelques Fleurs l'Original for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Quelques Fleurs l'Original 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Quelques Fleurs l'Original smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Honey.

Is Bijan or Quelques Fleurs l'Original better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bijan is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs l'Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan and Quelques Fleurs l'Original?

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 has top notes of Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Tarragon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Honey, Civet and Musk.