Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Rumba

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,156 ratings analysed

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #605 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,623 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rumba
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Bijan3/7

Rumba4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%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

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerBijanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both white floral, floral 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

Top

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Basil and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRumbaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#605

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#1,623

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

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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Ted Lapidus Rumba is a dark, heavy oriental floral that throws back to 1989. It blends a very syrupy, honeyed plum opening with dry leather and heavy oakmoss in the base. This bottle is built for fans of unapologetic vintage powerhouses who want a bold, warm scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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 Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Bijan 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Bijan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Rumba smell similar?

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

Is Bijan or Rumba better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rumba is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan and Rumba?

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. Rumba has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mirabelle and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Honey, Marigold, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Ambergris and Sandalwood.