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Bijan Men vs Morning Sunray In Sevilla

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

Updated 1,008 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Bijan Men

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

  • Morning Sunray In Sevilla

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Bijan Men7/7
Morning Sunray In Sevilla0/7
Ratings & consensus
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Community sentiment
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Longevity
Bijan Men
Sillage & projection
Bijan Men
Value for money
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Versatility
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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
Morning Sunray In SevillaZara
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 950 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 56%Had 12%Want 32%
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

26%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerBijan MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity49
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value80
Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
white floral83%
amber74%
fresh spicy65%
smoky56%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, amber 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
Top
LemonCitrus Blossom
Heart
RosemaryTarragonJasmine
Base
Incense
InformationalShared notesLemon, Tarragon and Jasmine. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter8
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men87
Unisex11
Women1
Men46
Unisex51
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#460

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#17,510

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Morning Sunray In Sevilla by Zara opens with a bright burst of citrus blossom and sharp lemon, establishing an immediate breezy, Mediterranean feel. Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas, the scent transitions into a clean herbal blend of rosemary and tarragon before settling into a warm base of incense. It is designed…

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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 Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Morning Sunray In Sevilla is rated 3.71/5 from 58 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Morning Sunray In Sevilla for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Morning Sunray In Sevilla 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Morning Sunray In Sevilla 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and Morning Sunray In Sevilla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tarragon and Jasmine.

Is Bijan Men or Morning Sunray In Sevilla 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 Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

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. Morning Sunray In Sevilla has top notes of Lemon and Citrus Blossom, heart notes of Rosemary, Tarragon and Jasmine, a base of Incense.

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