Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs Fleur de Nuit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,078 ratings analysed

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fleur de Nuit

Antonio Visconti

4.18128 votes

Rank #10,321 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fleur de Nuit
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Bijan Men3/7

Fleur de Nuit4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Nuit
Community sentiment: Fleur de Nuit
Longevity: Fleur de Nuit
Sillage & projection: Fleur de Nuit
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

Fleur de NuitAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerFleur de NuitRating 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

41%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerFleur de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFleur de Nuit

SillageFleur de Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value38

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

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

NutmegPaprikaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineCarnationTuberoseStar AniseRose

Base

White HoneyBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVanilleAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Carnation. 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–

Spring21

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#10,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Fleur de Nuit opens with a spicy flash of nutmeg, paprika and citrus, then settles into dark florals over amber, honeyed vanilla and woods. It usually reads warm, sensual and slightly vintage in style. Reviews suggest a bold opening and very strong wear. If you enjoy spicy florals with jasmine, carnation and a resinou…

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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 Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Fleur de Nuit is rated 4.18/5 from 128 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Nuit for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit lasts longest (Fleur de Nuit 78/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit projects furthest (Fleur de Nuit 77/100, Bijan Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and Fleur de Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Carnation.

Is Bijan Men or Fleur de Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bijan Men 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 Fleur de Nuit?

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. Fleur de Nuit has top notes of Nutmeg, Paprika, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Tuberose and Star Anise, a base of White Honey, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.