Fragrance comparison

Turquatic vs Bijan VIP

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,287 ratings analysed

4 wins

Turquatic

MAC · 2005

4.161,209 votes

Rank #1,195 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Bijan VIP

Bijan

3.7278 votes

Rank #18,981 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Turquatic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Turquatic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bijan VIP
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Turquatic4/7

Bijan VIP2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TurquaticMAC

Bijan VIPBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 1,209 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 52%Had 20%Want 29%

Category winnerTurquaticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,125 votes

14%Love

62%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerTurquaticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBijan VIP

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value65

Category winnerTurquaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody90%

powdery80%

aquatic60%

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

musky70%

herbal60%

soft spicy50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LotusOrris Root

Heart

CedarPoppy

Base

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Top

SageAmalfi LemonSea water

Heart

SuedePink PepperGeraniumPaprika

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodOrris RootMusk

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Virginia Cedar and Amalfi Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night32

Spring97

Summer43

Fall100

Winter67

Day87

Night100

Category winnerBijan VIPMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex42

Women54

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews192

Overall rank#18,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTurquaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Designed for warm weather and daily routine sprays, MAC Turquatic blends watery lotus with powdery orris root and dry cedarwood. The scent sits close to the skin, offering a polite aquatic presence that never overpowers crowded rooms. It works as an easy daytime reach for hot outdoor events.

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Bijan VIP is a quiet woody spicy scent built around sage, lemon, sea water, suede, pepper and dry woods. On skin it often reads masculine, warm and lightly salty, with a peppery opening that settles into soft cedar, sandalwood, musk and a powdery iris-like smoothness. It suits someone who wants an affordable, intimate…

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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, Turquatic or Bijan VIP?

Turquatic takes 4 of 7 categories. Turquatic is rated 4.16/5 from 1,209 votes; Bijan VIP is rated 3.72/5 from 78 votes. Choose Turquatic for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan VIP for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Turquatic or Bijan VIP?

They last about the same: Turquatic 57/100, Bijan VIP 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Turquatic or Bijan VIP?

Bijan VIP projects furthest (Bijan VIP 54/100, Turquatic 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Turquatic and Bijan VIP smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Turquatic or Bijan VIP better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bijan VIP is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan VIP is the stronger pick. Turquatic suits daytime wear; Bijan VIP suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Turquatic and Bijan VIP?

Turquatic has top notes of Lotus and Orris Root, heart notes of Cedar and Poppy. Bijan VIP has top notes of Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Sea water, heart notes of Suede, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Paprika, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Orris Root.