Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Bijan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,603 ratings analysed

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #606 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Creation2/7

Bijan5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

BijanBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value74

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesHoney, Neroli, Carnation and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreationMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#606

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation or Bijan?

Bijan takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Bijan?

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

Which projects more, Creation or Bijan?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Creation 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Neroli, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Creation or Bijan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Bijan?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber 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.