Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs Patchouli

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 955 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #465 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Patchouli

Two Mark · 2021

4.005 votes

Rank #59,107 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patchouli
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bijan Men4/4

Patchouli0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bijan Men
Sillage & projection: Bijan Men
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

PatchouliTwo Mark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

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

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

iris61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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

BergamotIrisLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseoriental flower notes

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodPowdery NotesSweet Notes

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Iris. Durations are only published for Patchouli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 39%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#465

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#59,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews0

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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Do not expect a dark headshop oil. Two Mark Patchouli plays against its own name by steering straight toward clean grooming territory. The initial spray delivers a sharp burst of tart bergamot and crisp herbal lavender that dries down in minutes. Behind that initial citrus sparkle sits a prominent cosmetic iris accord…

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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 Patchouli?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Patchouli is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patchouli for a powdery and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Patchouli?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Patchouli 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Patchouli?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Patchouli 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Iris.

Is Bijan Men or Patchouli better for summer or winter?

Bijan Men suits daytime wear; Patchouli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan Men and Patchouli?

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. Patchouli has top notes of Bergamot, Iris and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and oriental flower notes, a base of Sandalwood, Powdery Notes and Sweet Notes.