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Billion Dollar vs Ispahan

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

Updated 2,379 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ispahan takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Billion Dollar

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Ispahan

    Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Billion Dollar2/7
Ispahan5/7
Ratings & consensus
Ispahan
Community sentiment
Ispahan
Longevity
Ispahan
Sillage & projection
Ispahan
Value for money
Billion Dollar
Versatility
Billion Dollar
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ispahan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Billion DollarParis Elysees
IspahanYves Rocher
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 52%Had 35%Want 13%
3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
Category winnerIspahanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
47%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

143 votes

30%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

2,236 votes

Category winnerIspahanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityIspahan

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value91
¤ Price value61
Category winnerBillion DollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
fresh spicy90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
woody60%
rose50%
yellow floral100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
BergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CloveNutmegRose
Base3 to 4 hours
AmberWhite Wood
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Billion Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer11
Fall93
Winter100
Day27
Night100
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBillion DollarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex21
Women6
Men1
Unisex22
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,140

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIspahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Billion Dollar by Paris Elysees is an accessible woody spicy fragrance designed for men who want a dependable balance of bright citrus and deep warmth. The scent begins with a zesty splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, providing an immediate burst of juicy freshness. As the opening settles, the heart reveals an aro…

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Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…

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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, Billion Dollar or Ispahan?

Ispahan takes 5 of 7 categories. Billion Dollar is rated 3.85/5 from 143 votes; Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes. Choose Billion Dollar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Billion Dollar or Ispahan?

Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Billion Dollar 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Billion Dollar or Ispahan?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Billion Dollar 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Billion Dollar and Ispahan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Clove and Nutmeg.

Is Billion Dollar or Ispahan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. For winter, Billion Dollar is the stronger pick. Billion Dollar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Billion Dollar and Ispahan?

Billion Dollar has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Amber and White Wood. Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

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