Fragrance comparison

Carrera (original) vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,211 ratings analysed

Carrera (original)

Carrera

4.00261 votes

Rank #9,586 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Carrera (original)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Carrera (original)1/7

Bijan Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: Carrera (original)
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

Carrera (original)Carrera

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 261 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerBijan MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

261 votes

41%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

950 votes

Category winnerCarrera (original)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

lavender77%

musky69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match47%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

LavenderBergamotCorianderRosemary

Heart

GingerAniseClovesJasmine

Base

MuskCedarTonka BeanSandalwoodOakmossLeather

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,586

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrera (original) opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal rosemary, and lavender that immediately signals classic late-1980s barbering. As the citrus flash subsides, warm ginger and spicy anise emerge alongside a persistent clove note, transforming the sharp herbal opening into a sun-warmed, spicy aromatic heart…

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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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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, Carrera (original) or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Carrera (original) is rated 4.00/5 from 261 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Carrera (original) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrera (original) or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Carrera (original) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrera (original) or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Carrera (original) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrera (original) and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Carrera (original) or Bijan Men 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrera (original) and Bijan Men?

Carrera (original) has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Coriander and Rosemary, heart notes of Ginger, Anise, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. 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.