Isabella 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.
IsabellaChoose 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.
Isabella1/7
Bijan6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bijan
- Community sentiment
- Bijan
- Longevity
- Bijan
- Sillage & projection
- Bijan
- Value for money
- Bijan
- Versatility
- Isabella
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bijan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IsabellaRoyal CrownBijanBijanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 67%Had 33%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 hate41%Love
35%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
114 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%
tuberose92%
vanilla84%
rose77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
amber92%
woody84%
powdery77%
floral69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Bulgarian RoseNeroliOrange BlossomPeach
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberoseYlang YlangIris
Base6-8+ hrs
Madagascar VanillaAmberMysore SandalwoodCinnamon
Top
Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil
Heart
HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley
Base
BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Isabella, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter69
Day100
Night73
Spring48
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerIsabellaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,636
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#606
PerfumerPeter Bohm
Launched—
Reviews222
Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsabella by Royal Crown is a lush, creamy floral fragrance built around sweet tuberose, bright orange blossom, and smooth Madagascar vanilla. The scent opens with a cheerful splash of neroli and juicy peach before blooming into a plush bouquet of ylang ylang and velvety iris. As it settles onto the skin, rich Mysore s…
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, Isabella or Bijan?
Bijan takes 6 of 7 categories. Isabella is rated 3.96/5 from 114 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Isabella 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, Isabella or Bijan?
Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Isabella 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Isabella or Bijan?
Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Isabella 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Isabella and Bijan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.
Is Isabella or Bijan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Isabella is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Isabella suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Isabella and Bijan?
Isabella has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang Ylang and Iris, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Mysore Sandalwood and Cinnamon. 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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