Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs Opera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,581 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Opera

Sospiro Perfumes

4.03631 votes

Rank #2,714 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Opera
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Bijan Men5/7

Opera2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: Bijan Men
Longevity: Opera
Sillage & projection: Opera
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

OperaSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 631 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

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

46%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

631 votes

Category winnerBijan MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityOpera

SillageOpera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value34

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%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

fruity69%

animalic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesTurkish Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegYlang-YlangAmbergrisLeather

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliVanillaMuskVetiverVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Leather. Durations are only published for Opera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer48

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men9

Unisex40

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#2,714

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews36

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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Opera by Sospiro Perfumes is a lush, head-turning blend of sweet spiced fruits, velvety rose, and rich woods. Right out of the atomizer, it hits with a burst of dark candied berries and Turkish rose, quickly supported by creamy ylang-ylang and warm nutmeg. As the scent settles, smooth leather, earthy patchouli, and Vi…

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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 Opera?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Opera is rated 4.03/5 from 631 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Opera for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Opera?

Opera lasts longest (Opera 81/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Opera?

Opera projects furthest (Opera 78/100, Bijan Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and Opera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Fruity Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Leather.

Is Bijan Men or Opera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bijan Men and Opera?

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. Opera has top notes of Fruity Notes and Turkish Rose, heart notes of Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang, Ambergris and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver.