Fragrance comparison

Phul - Nana vs Bijan

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,256 ratings analysed

Phul - Nana

Grossmith

4.46228 votes

Rank #5,737 WoodyAmber

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #599 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Phul - Nana
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Phul - Nana3/7

Bijan4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Phul - NanaGrossmith

BijanBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerPhul - NanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

228 votes

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerPhul - NanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan

SillageBijan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliBergamotOrange

Heart2 to 4 hours

GeraniumYlang-YlangTuberose

Base5 to 8 hours

OpoponaxBenzoinPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodCedarVanilla

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Phul - Nana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer46

Fall100

Winter54

Day99

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPhul - NanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex49

Women31

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,737

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#599

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phul - Nana by Grossmith is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with an opulent floral bouquet and a resinous woody base. It opens with brisk neroli, bergamot, and sweet orange, providing a sharp and refreshing introduction. Soon after, geranium adds a crisp aromatic edge, joined by rich ylang-ylang and cr…

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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, Phul - Nana or Bijan?

Bijan takes 4 of 7 categories. Phul - Nana is rated 4.46/5 from 228 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Phul - Nana for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Phul - Nana or Bijan?

Bijan lasts longest (Bijan 77/100, Phul - Nana 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Phul - Nana or Bijan?

Bijan projects furthest (Bijan 72/100, Phul - Nana 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Phul - Nana and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose.

Is Phul - Nana or Bijan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Phul - Nana is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan is the stronger pick. Phul - Nana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phul - Nana and Bijan?

Phul - Nana has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Opoponax, Benzoin, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. 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.