Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs Pour Monsieur Concentree

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,892 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #468 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Pour Monsieur Concentree

Chanel

4.29942 votes

Rank #25,754 AromaticCitrus

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pour Monsieur Concentree
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bijan Men5/7

Pour Monsieur Concentree2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pour Monsieur Concentree
Community sentiment: Pour Monsieur Concentree
Longevity: Bijan Men
Sillage & projection: Bijan Men
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

Pour Monsieur ConcentreeChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerPour Monsieur ConcentreeRating 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

51%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

942 votes

Category winnerPour Monsieur ConcentreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value45

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%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match39%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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLavenderPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossOpoponaxVetiver

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pour Monsieur Concentree, 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

Winter61

Day79

Night100

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men86

Unisex10

Women4

Work 35%Date 31%Casual 24%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#468

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#25,754

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

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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Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree transforms traditional French citrus into a warmer, spiced profile. The first spray releases a brisk burst of petitgrain and tart mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. The sharp citrus edge quickly softens into herbal lavender and fresh cardamom. As the heart unfolds, grated nutmeg add…

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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 Pour Monsieur Concentree?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Pour Monsieur Concentree is rated 4.29/5 from 942 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 Pour Monsieur Concentree for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Pour Monsieur Concentree?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Pour Monsieur Concentree 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Pour Monsieur Concentree?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Pour Monsieur Concentree 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and Pour Monsieur Concentree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Vetiver.

Is Bijan Men or Pour Monsieur Concentree 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; Pour Monsieur Concentree suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan Men and Pour Monsieur Concentree?

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. Pour Monsieur Concentree has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Opoponax and Vetiver.