Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs Relover

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 999 ratings analysed

7 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Relover

Replay

3.7849 votes

Rank #14,387 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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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.
Relover
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in summer.

Bijan Men7/7

Relover0/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: Bijan Men
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

ReloverReplay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.78/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

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

20%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerBijan MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value82

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%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

Top

YuzuPearBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperNutmegClovesCardamom

Base

MuskSandalwoodLavenderPatchouliRosemary

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lavender, Bergamot and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring43

Summer100

Fall32

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#14,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

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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Relover by Replay kicks off with a crisp burst of yuzu, bergamot, and sweet pear that feels bright and slightly tart. As the fruity citrus opening softens, a dry wave of pink pepper, nutmeg, and cardamom adds spicy bite across the mid. The base settles into a clean mix of lavender, rosemary, and smooth sandalwood back…

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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 Relover?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; Relover is rated 3.78/5 from 49 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Relover for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or Relover?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Relover 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or Relover?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Relover 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and Relover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lavender, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Bijan Men or Relover better for summer or winter?

For summer, Relover 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 Relover?

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. Relover has top notes of Yuzu, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cloves and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Lavender and Patchouli.