Compliment vs Bijan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories.
ComplimentChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BijanChoose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Compliment1/7
Bijan6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bijan
- Community sentiment
- Bijan
- Longevity
- Bijan
- Sillage & projection
- Bijan
- Value for money
- Bijan
- Versatility
- Compliment
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bijan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ComplimentMaison VioletBijanBijanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 306 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
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 hate35%Love
36%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
306 votes
40%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
898 votes
Category winnerBijanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBijan
SillageBijan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBijanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
tuberose88%
green77%
floral65%
animalic53%
sweet42%
white floral100%
amber92%
woody84%
powdery77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Orange BlossomPalmarosaEucalyptusViolet LeafPeony
Heart3 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmine SambacJasmineYlang-YlangFreesiaHawthornHeliotrope
Base4 to 6 hours
BenzoinVanillaHayFlax
Top
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil
Heart
HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Compliment, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer81
Fall52
Winter25
Day100
Night41
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerComplimentMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,293
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#606
PerfumerPeter Bohm
Launched—
Reviews222
Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCompliment by Maison Violet presents a bright, leafy interpretation of classic white floral perfumery. The scent starts with a crisp burst of eucalyptus, violet leaf, and orange blossom, cutting through traditional floral sweetness with brisk herbal air. As the initial freshness settles, a generous heart of tuberose, …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Compliment or Bijan?
Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories. Compliment is rated 3.90/5 from 306 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Compliment for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Compliment or Bijan?
Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Compliment 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Compliment or Bijan?
Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Compliment 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Compliment and Bijan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Compliment or Bijan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Compliment is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Compliment suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Compliment and Bijan?
Compliment has top notes of Orange Blossom, Palmarosa, Eucalyptus and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Hay and Flax. 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.
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