Fragrance comparison

Oriens vs Bahija

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,911 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oriens

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.791,896 votes

Rank #3,009 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Bahija

Jacques Battini

3.9315 votes

Rank #44,796 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriens takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oriens
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Bahija
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Oriens4/5

Bahija1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriensVan Cleef & Arpels

BahijaJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 1,896 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 46%

Category winnerOriensRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

54%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

1,896 votes

20%Love

60%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOriens

SillageOriens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBahijaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

patchouli83%

woody74%

white floral65%

citrus56%

fruity100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

coconut58%

powdery44%

woody30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWhite Flowers

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliPralineAmberVanilla

Top

Fruity NotesCoconutPeachMandarin OrangeGreen AppleRaspberryBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineRoseViolet Leaf

Base

VanillaAmberWhite MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Oriens, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night66

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,009

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews180

Overall rank#44,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOriensHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Oriens opens with a bright splash of juicy raspberry, tart black currant, and sunny mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, sweet jasmine and velvety white flowers bloom across the skin, taking the edge off the tart berry syrup. The scent quickly settles into a rich base of earthy patchouli, nutty p…

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Bahija by Jacques Battini offers a vibrant, fruit-forward profile built on a lush tropical foundation. Coconut and peach blend seamlessly with bright mandarin and apple, resulting in a sweet, feminine scent profile. It settles into a comfortable base of vanilla and soft woods, making it a reliable choice for casual da…

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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, Oriens or Bahija?

Oriens takes 4 of 5 categories. Oriens is rated 3.79/5 from 1,896 votes; Bahija is rated 3.93/5 from 15 votes. Choose Oriens for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Bahija for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Oriens or Bahija?

They last about the same: Oriens 66/100, Bahija 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Oriens or Bahija?

Projection is very close: Oriens 59/100, Bahija 58/100 for sillage.

Do Oriens and Bahija smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Oriens or Bahija better for summer or winter?

Oriens suits daytime wear; Bahija suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oriens and Bahija?

Oriens has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Patchouli, Praline, Amber and Vanilla. Bahija has top notes of Fruity Notes, Coconut, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Violet Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Sandalwood.