Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs Fiorisia

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 974 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #475 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Fiorisia

Profumi del Forte

3.9624 votes

Rank #43,663 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fiorisia
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bijan Men4/5

Fiorisia1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fiorisia
Sillage & projection: Bijan Men
Value for money: Bijan Men
Versatility: Not scored
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

FiorisiaProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

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

29%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityFiorisia

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

green77%

iris69%

floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantTamarindGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

IrisYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationCloves

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Sandalwood and Iris. Durations are only published for Fiorisia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#475

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#43,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Fiorisia by Profumi del Forte is a floral woody musk that balances bright botanical sharpness with traditional powdery florals. It opens with an unexpected pairing of tart tamarind, crisp green leaves, juicy black currant, and sunny bergamot. This tangy start quickly transitions into a classic floral heart centered on…

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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 Fiorisia?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Fiorisia is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fiorisia for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Fiorisia?

Fiorisia lasts longest (Fiorisia 80/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Fiorisia?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Fiorisia 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and Fiorisia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Sandalwood and Iris.

Is Bijan Men or Fiorisia better for summer or winter?

Bijan Men suits daytime wear; Fiorisia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan Men and Fiorisia?

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. Fiorisia has top notes of Black Currant, Tamarind, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.