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Bijan Men vs Я

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

Updated 1,149 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Bijan Men

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Я

    Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Bijan Men6/7
Я1/7
Ratings & consensus
Bijan Men
Community sentiment
Bijan Men
Longevity
Я
Sillage & projection
Bijan Men
Value for money
Bijan Men
Versatility
Bijan Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bijan Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bijan MenBijan
ЯToskovat'
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 950 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.56/ 5 · 199 votes
Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%
Category winnerBijan MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate

950 votes

32%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
8%Hate

161 votes

Category winnerBijan MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityЯ

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value46
Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
powdery100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
floral77%
tropical69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean
Top
ChampagneGrapesLitchiMangoCloves
Heart
Powdery NotesIrisYlang-YlangCarnationNutmegGardeniaHeliotrope
Base
SandSuedeFlowersDried RoseMuskVanillaTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring60
Summer26
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer56
Fall0
Winter71
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex11
Women1
Men5
Unisex59
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#477

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#9,871

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bijan Men is a big 1980s aromatic fougere with herbs, spice, powder, leather, oakmoss and honeyed warmth. Reviewers often describe it as confident, unusual and strongly projecting, with a dusty incense quality that makes it feel more complex than its current price suggests. It suits people who enjoy vintage masculine …

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Я by Toskovat' is an adventurous unisex fragrance built on a striking contrast of bubbly Champagne and gritty Sand. It opens with vibrant grape and litchi before grounding itself in powdery florals and Tolu Balsam. Best suited for those seeking a polarizing, artistic scent, it performs exceptionally well during the co…

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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, Bijan Men or Я?

Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Я is rated 3.56/5 from 199 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Я for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Я?

They last about the same: Я 77/100, Bijan Men 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Я?

Projection is very close: Bijan Men 67/100, Я 65/100 for sillage.

Do Bijan Men and Я smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Carnation, Iris and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Bijan Men or Я better for summer or winter?

For summer, Я is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan Men is the stronger pick. Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan Men and Я?

Bijan Men has top notes of Sage, Nutmeg, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Musk and Vetiver. Я has top notes of Champagne, Grapes, Litchi and Mango, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Iris, Ylang-Ylang and Carnation, a base of Sand, Suede, Flowers and Dried Rose.

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