Fragrance comparison

Bijan vs Sotoor Seen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,117 ratings analysed

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #606 White FloralAmber

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Sotoor Seen

Rasasi

4.1989 votes

Rank #6,752 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

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

Bijan3/7

Sotoor Seen3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BijanBijan

Sotoor SeenRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSotoor SeenRating 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

46%Love

35%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerSotoor SeenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

honey69%

patchouli61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white 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

PearGuava

Heart

HoneyOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

PatchouliMuskVanillaOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Honey, Bulgarian Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall73

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSotoor SeenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men8

Unisex21

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#606

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Overall rank#6,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Sotoor Seen by Rasasi is a fruit-forward unisex scent built on a core of tropical guava and sweet pear. It develops into a honeyed white floral bouquet that lingers with patchouli and vanilla. This 2017 release performs with significant strength, making it a reliable choice for long days when you want a fragrance that…

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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 Sotoor Seen?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes; Sotoor Seen is rated 4.19/5 from 89 votes. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sotoor Seen for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bijan or Sotoor Seen?

They last about the same: Bijan 77/100, Sotoor Seen 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bijan or Sotoor Seen?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Sotoor Seen 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan and Sotoor Seen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Honey, Bulgarian Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Bijan or Sotoor Seen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bijan and Sotoor Seen?

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. Sotoor Seen has top notes of Pear and Guava, heart notes of Honey, Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Oakmoss.