Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,031 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #585 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom

Pupa

4.003 votes

Rank #54,550 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bijan3/4

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bijan
Sillage & projection: Bijan
Value for money: Red Queen Citrusy Blossom
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

Red Queen Citrusy BlossomPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

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

33%Love

33%Like

33%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRed Queen Citrusy BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

green77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both white floral, woody 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

BergamotOrange BlossomTea Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

Cactus JuiceCasablanca LilyYlang-Ylang

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Red Queen Citrusy Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#585

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#54,550

PerfumerNot listed

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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Pupa Red Queen Citrusy Blossom bursts open with brisk Italian bergamot, fresh orange blossom, and an unmistakable wash of crushed green tea leaf. That initial sharp alcohol flash evaporates within three minutes, revealing an unexpectedly refreshing heart of watery cactus juice and creamy Casablanca lily. It is crisp, …

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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 Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Bijan takes 3 of 4 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Red Queen Citrusy Blossom is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Red Queen Citrusy Blossom for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Red Queen Citrusy Blossom 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Bijan or Red Queen Citrusy Blossom better for summer or winter?

Red Queen Citrusy Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan and Red Queen Citrusy Blossom?

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. Red Queen Citrusy Blossom has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tea Leaf, heart notes of Cactus Juice, Casablanca Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.