Fragrance comparison

Bijan With a Twist vs Equilibrium 1.5

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

2 wins

Bijan With a Twist

Bijan

3.4236 votes

Rank #22,609 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Equilibrium 1.5

The Dua Brand

3.002 votes

Rank #65,150 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan With a Twist takes 2 of 4 categories.

Bijan With a Twist
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Equilibrium 1.5
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money.

Bijan With a Twist2/4

Equilibrium 1.51/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Bijan With a Twist
Value for money: Equilibrium 1.5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bijan With a Twist

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bijan With a TwistBijan

Equilibrium 1.5The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 29%Had 24%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBijan With a Twist

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerEquilibrium 1.5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

white floral61%

floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PetitgrainBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusBulgarian RoseFreesiaViolet LeafEgyptian JasmineMagnolia

Base

VanillaVetiverSandalwoodAmber

Notes

AmberHoneysuckleSandalwoodOsmanthusMagnoliaVanillaFreesiaCassisCitronMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOsmanthus, Freesia, Magnolia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Equilibrium 1.5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,609

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#65,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBijan With a TwistHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bijan With a Twist opens bright, bitter, and green, with petitgrain and bergamot giving it a sharp herbal lift that some wearers find bracing. As it settles, the floral heart becomes stronger, mixing rose, magnolia, jasmine, freesia, and violet leaf over a warmer vanilla, amber, sandalwood, and vetiver base. It suits …

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Equilibrium 1.5 by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around bright citrus, blooming florals, and a rich woody base. It opens with sharp citron, tart cassis, and wild berries that give the initial spray an energetic, fruity punch. Soon after, the scent shifts into a heart of honeysuckle, freesia, magnolia, an…

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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 With a Twist or Equilibrium 1.5?

Bijan With a Twist takes 2 of 4 categories. Bijan With a Twist is rated 3.42/5 from 36 votes; Equilibrium 1.5 is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Bijan With a Twist for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Equilibrium 1.5 for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Bijan With a Twist or Equilibrium 1.5?

They last about the same: Bijan With a Twist 70/100, Equilibrium 1.5 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bijan With a Twist or Equilibrium 1.5?

Bijan With a Twist projects furthest (Bijan With a Twist 68/100, Equilibrium 1.5 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan With a Twist and Equilibrium 1.5 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Osmanthus, Freesia, Magnolia and Vanilla.

Is Bijan With a Twist or Equilibrium 1.5 better for summer or winter?

Bijan With a Twist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan With a Twist and Equilibrium 1.5?

Bijan With a Twist has top notes of Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Bulgarian Rose, Freesia and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber. Equilibrium 1.5 features Amber, Honeysuckle, Sandalwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia.