Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs Gucci Nobile

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,508 ratings analysed

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #471 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gucci Nobile

Gucci

4.48558 votes

Rank #482 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Nobile takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gucci Nobile
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bijan Men2/7

Gucci Nobile5/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Nobile
Community sentiment: Gucci Nobile
Longevity: Gucci Nobile
Sillage & projection: Gucci Nobile
Value for money: Bijan Men
Versatility: Gucci Nobile
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

Gucci NobileGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.48/ 5 · 558 votes

Have 40%Had 26%Want 33%

Category winnerGucci NobileRating 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

57%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

558 votes

Category winnerGucci NobileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityGucci Nobile

SillageGucci Nobile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLavenderRosemaryTarragonLemonNutmeg Flower

Heart2 to 3 hours

Balsam FirGreen NotesJasmineGeraniumRoseCyclamenCarnation

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarMuskTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Carnation. Durations are only published for Gucci Nobile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall88

Winter67

Day100

Night68

Category winnerGucci NobileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#471

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews103

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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Gucci Nobile is an aromatic fougere built around crisp herbs, cool forest greenery, and a solid mossy foundation. The opening greets you with tart lemon and sharp bergamot, quickly joined by herbaceous rosemary, clean lavender, and savory tarragon. As the initial citrus burst softens, the heart brings a rich outdoor f…

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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 Gucci Nobile?

Gucci Nobile takes 5 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Gucci Nobile is rated 4.48/5 from 558 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Nobile for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Gucci Nobile?

Gucci Nobile lasts longest (Gucci Nobile 78/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Gucci Nobile?

Projection is very close: Gucci Nobile 69/100, Bijan Men 67/100 for sillage.

Do Bijan Men and Gucci Nobile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is Bijan Men or Gucci Nobile better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bijan Men and Gucci Nobile?

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. Gucci Nobile has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Tarragon, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Green Notes, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.