Fragrance comparison

Class vs Bijan

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,044 ratings analysed

Class

Swiss Arabian

3.8816 votes

Rank #21,339 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #589 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 3 of 5 categories.

Class
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Class2/5

Bijan3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassSwiss Arabian

BijanBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 12%Want 71%

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBijanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageClass

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerClassBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber91%

white floral83%

sweet74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomPink Pepper

Heart

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Base

BenzoinTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#589

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Class by Swiss Arabian is a floral amber fragrance defined by its bright orange blossom opening and a warm, vanilla-laden base. Ideal for daytime wear in temperate weather, it offers a clean, slightly sweet profile that appeals to those who enjoy soft, comforting scents. The combination of tonka bean and benzoin adds …

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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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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, Class or Bijan?

Bijan takes 3 of 5 categories. Class is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Class for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Class or Bijan?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Class 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Class or Bijan?

Class projects furthest (Class 81/100, Bijan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Class and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

Is Class or Bijan better for summer or winter?

Class suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Class and Bijan?

Class has top notes of Orange Blossom and Pink Pepper, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.