Fragrance comparison

Bijan Men vs The Mandariners for Him

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,002 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #468 AromaticWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bijan Men5/7

The Mandariners for Him1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: The Mandariners for Him
Longevity: Bijan Men
Sillage & projection: Bijan Men
Value for money: Tie
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

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

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

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSage, Lavender, Lemon and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for The Mandariners for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#468

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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The Mandariners for Him by Mandarina Duck is an easygoing citrus woody eau de toilette that takes an unexpected floral twist. You get a bright blast of Italian lemon, Brazilian orange, and green clover right at the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to lush ylang ylang and aromatic lavender, cre…

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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 The Mandariners for Him?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes; The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bijan Men or The Mandariners for Him?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bijan Men or The Mandariners for Him?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, The Mandariners for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bijan Men and The Mandariners for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Lavender, Lemon and Mandarin Orange.

Is Bijan Men or The Mandariners for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan Men is the stronger pick. Bijan Men suits daytime wear; The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bijan Men and The Mandariners for Him?

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. The Mandariners for Him has top notes of Clover, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.