Fragrance comparison

Marilyn Miglin 112 vs Bijan

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,060 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marilyn Miglin 112

Marilyn Miglin

3.7532 votes

Rank #21,512 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #599 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marilyn Miglin 112 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Marilyn Miglin 112
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, 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.

Marilyn Miglin 1124/7

Bijan3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan
Community sentiment: Marilyn Miglin 112
Longevity: Bijan
Sillage & projection: Marilyn Miglin 112
Value for money: Marilyn Miglin 112
Versatility: Marilyn Miglin 112
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bijan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marilyn Miglin 112Marilyn Miglin

BijanBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

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

13%Love

66%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageMarilyn Miglin 112

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody83%

tuberose65%

yellow floral48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

JasmineYlang-Ylang

Heart2 to 4 hours

White LilyTuberoseOrange Blossom

Base4 to 6 hours

SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Marilyn Miglin 112, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night80

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMarilyn Miglin 112Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#599

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marilyn Miglin 112 presents a bold, retro profile centered on white floral intensity and a warm woody foundation. The fragrance opens with sharp jasmine and sweet ylang-ylang, creating an immediate, crisp floral introduction that catches attention right away. As the scent settles, white lily, heady tuberose, and orang…

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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, Marilyn Miglin 112 or Bijan?

Marilyn Miglin 112 takes 4 of 7 categories. Marilyn Miglin 112 is rated 3.75/5 from 32 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Marilyn Miglin 112 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, 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, Marilyn Miglin 112 or Bijan?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marilyn Miglin 112 or Bijan?

Projection is very close: Marilyn Miglin 112 73/100, Bijan 72/100 for sillage.

Do Marilyn Miglin 112 and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is Marilyn Miglin 112 or Bijan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marilyn Miglin 112 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Marilyn Miglin 112 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marilyn Miglin 112 and Bijan?

Marilyn Miglin 112 has top notes of Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of White Lily, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli 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.