Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs MDM Black

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 957 ratings analysed

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #462 AromaticWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

MDM Black

Marc de la Morandiere

4.297 votes

Rank #38,598 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MDM Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bijan Men2/4

MDM Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MDM Black
Sillage & projection: MDM Black
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

MDM BlackMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 16%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMDM Black

SillageMDM Black

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%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotOrange BlossomRosemaryMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruitLemonGreen Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonCarnationRoseGuaiac WoodNutmegGreen Apple

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossVetiverVanillaSandalwoodIncenseTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot. Durations are only published for MDM Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 30%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#462

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#38,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Marc de la Morandiere MDM Black hits the skin with a brisk surge of bergamot, sharp lemon, and cool mint before quickly revealing a deeper, darker core. It bridges sunny Mediterranean brightness and shadowy woods. The opening citrus spark softens within twenty minutes as aromatic lavender, warm cinnamon, and green app…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bijan Men or MDM Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; MDM Black is rated 4.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose MDM Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or MDM Black?

MDM Black lasts longest (MDM Black 83/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or MDM Black?

MDM Black projects furthest (MDM Black 83/100, Bijan Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and MDM Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot.

Is Bijan Men or MDM Black better for summer or winter?

Bijan Men suits daytime wear; MDM Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan Men and MDM Black?

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. MDM Black has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Rosemary and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Carnation and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Vetiver and Vanilla.