Fragrance comparison

Birmane vs Wish

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,227 ratings analysed

5 wins

Birmane

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.11529 votes

Rank #3,853 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Wish

Chopard · 1997

3.685,698 votes

Rank #2,175 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Birmane takes 5 of 8 categories.

Birmane
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Wish
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Birmane5/8

Wish2/8

Ratings & consensus: Birmane
Community sentiment: Birmane
Longevity: Birmane
Sillage & projection: Birmane
Value for money: Wish
Versatility: Birmane
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Wish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BirmaneVan Cleef & Arpels

WishChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

3.68/ 5 · 5,698 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerBirmaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

529 votes

24%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

5,698 votes

Category winnerBirmaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBirmane

SillageBirmane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value71

Category winnerWishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

vanilla77%

lactonic69%

honey61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBrazilian RosewoodBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top15-30 mins

CoconutStrawberryGooseberryBlack locustPearBlack CurrantBrazilian RosewoodHoneysuckle

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyMilkOrchidHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusMagnoliaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CaramelVanillaPatchouliToffeeIncenseSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring27

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day84

Night100

Category winnerBirmaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,853

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#2,175

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched1997

Reviews204

Category winnerWishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane is a rare 1999 oriental woody perfume that balances juicy sweetness with powdery floral warmth and rich woods. It opens with an unusual burst of tart pineapple, citrusy bergamot, and polished Brazilian rosewood, creating a bright fruity sparkle that avoids smelling like cheap candy. Within t…

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Wish by Chopard is a rich, sugary comfort scent built around caramel, warm milk, and sweet vanilla. It hits you first with wild strawberry, tart gooseberry, and coconut before softening into golden honey and powdery violet. Earthy patchouli and light incense ground the base so the sugar never turns shrill. Wear it on …

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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, Birmane or Wish?

Birmane takes 5 of 8 categories. Birmane is rated 4.11/5 from 529 votes; Wish is rated 3.68/5 from 5,698 votes. Choose Birmane for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Wish for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Birmane or Wish?

Birmane lasts longest (Birmane 72/100, Wish 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Birmane or Wish?

Projection is very close: Birmane 64/100, Wish 63/100 for sillage.

Do Birmane and Wish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Brazilian Rosewood, Heliotrope, Orchid and Tonka Bean.

Is Birmane or Wish better for summer or winter?

For summer, Wish is the stronger pick. For winter, Birmane is the stronger pick. Birmane suits daytime wear; Wish suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Birmane and Wish?

Birmane has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Wish has top notes of Coconut, Strawberry, Gooseberry and Black locust, heart notes of Honey, Milk, Orchid and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Toffee.