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Bijan vs Van Cleef & Arpels First

Bijan and Van Cleef & Arpels First compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

BijanBijan19864.0★
86% alikevs
FirstVan Cleef & Arpels19764.0★

The difference in plain words

Bijan and First are very similar; both have Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus and Bergamot. Bijan leans more amber, while First leans green.

Longer lastingFirst
Stronger projectionFirst
Better perceived valueFirst
More of a night scentBijan

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Bijan ● First
White FloralFloralWoodyPowderyYellow FloralAmberGreenAldehydic
Both share: Ylang-Ylang · Narcissus · Bergamot · Tuberose · Honey · Carnation · Jasmine · Orris Root · Lily-Of-The-Valley · Amber · Sandalwood · Musk +3
Only in Bijan: Orange Blossom · Neroli · Basil · Bulgarian Rose · Benzoin · Heliotrope · Cedar · Patchouli
Only in First: Aldehydes · Peach · Black Currant · Mandarin Orange · Raspberry · Hiacynth · Turkish Rose · Orchid +2

Community votes

Bijan ← · → First
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Not enough votes for the left fragrance here.
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Not enough votes for the left fragrance here.
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Not enough votes for the left fragrance here.
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male
Not enough votes for the left fragrance here.

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
First +65
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65
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
First +52
0
52
Price valueFirst +59
0
59
Night-nessBijan +8
54
46
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Bijan profile →First profile →