Fragrance comparison

Blonde vs Bijan

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,100 ratings analysed

Blonde

Versace

4.101,072 votes

Rank #23,694 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #596 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Blonde
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Blonde3/7

Bijan3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlondeVersace

BijanBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,072 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBlondeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,072 votes

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerBlondeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose91%

animalic83%

yellow floral74%

musky65%

amber56%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaVioletPitosporumNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangNarcissusCarnation

Base8-12 hrs

CivetBenzoinMusk

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Blonde, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlondeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 41%Party 37%Casual 13%Work 9%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,694

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#596

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Blonde does not whisper. It commands attention immediately. Crafted in 1995 by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this powerhouse white floral fragrance centers on an unapologetic explosion of buttery tuberose and humid gardenia. A bright flash of neroli and crisp bergamot cuts through the opening seconds before de…

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blonde or Bijan?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Blonde is rated 4.10/5 from 1,072 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Blonde for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blonde or Bijan?

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

Which projects more, Blonde or Bijan?

Projection is very close: Blonde 72/100, Bijan 72/100 for sillage.

Do Blonde and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Blonde or Bijan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Blonde and Bijan?

Blonde has top notes of Gardenia, Violet, Pitosporum and Neroli, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus and Carnation, a base of Civet, Benzoin and Musk. 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.