Fragrance comparison

Volcan d'Amour vs Bahjah

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

5 wins

Volcan d'Amour

Diane von Furstenberg

4.4328 votes

Rank #47,777 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Bahjah

Amouage

4.1953 votes

Rank #30,568 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volcan d'Amour takes 5 of 7 categories.

Volcan d'Amour
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bahjah
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Volcan d'Amour5/7

Bahjah2/7

Ratings & consensus: Volcan d'Amour
Community sentiment: Volcan d'Amour
Longevity: Volcan d'Amour
Sillage & projection: Volcan d'Amour
Value for money: Volcan d'Amour
Versatility: Bahjah
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bahjah

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Volcan d'AmourDiane von Furstenberg

BahjahAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%

4.19/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 46%

Category winnerVolcan d'AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

55%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerVolcan d'AmourMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVolcan d'Amour

SillageVolcan d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value46

Category winnerVolcan d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral90%

smoky80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

woody92%

mossy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseFloral Notesoak mossWoodsy NotesMyrhh

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lime

Heart

oak moss

Base

Woodsy NotesIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, oak moss and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Volcan d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer50

Fall83

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night31

Category winnerBahjahMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,568

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBahjahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Volcan d'Amour by Diane von Furstenberg is an intensive chypre floral fragrance launched in 1981. Inspired by a love poem dedicated to the designer by Brazilian artist Paulo Fernandes, the scent pairs smoky resins with classical botanicals. The opening delivers an immediate burst of floral notes enveloped in dark, res…

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Amouage Bahjah opens with a sharp burst of fresh lime before settling into a warm bed of incense and oakmoss. This oil-based attar is built for hot summer afternoons when you want a clean yet deeply earthy aroma that clings to the skin. It suits those who appreciate traditional, alcohol-free Arabian perfumery.

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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, Volcan d'Amour or Bahjah?

Volcan d'Amour takes 5 of 7 categories. Volcan d'Amour is rated 4.43/5 from 28 votes; Bahjah is rated 4.19/5 from 53 votes. Choose Volcan d'Amour for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bahjah for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Volcan d'Amour or Bahjah?

Volcan d'Amour lasts longest (Volcan d'Amour 78/100, Bahjah 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Volcan d'Amour or Bahjah?

Volcan d'Amour projects furthest (Volcan d'Amour 75/100, Bahjah 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Volcan d'Amour and Bahjah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, oak moss and Woodsy Notes.

Is Volcan d'Amour or Bahjah better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bahjah is the stronger pick. For winter, Volcan d'Amour is the stronger pick. Volcan d'Amour suits evening wear; Bahjah suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Volcan d'Amour and Bahjah?

Volcan d'Amour features Incense, Floral Notes, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Myrhh. Bahjah has top notes of Lime, heart notes of oak moss, a base of Woodsy Notes and Incense.