Fragrance comparison

Dimitri vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,398 ratings analysed

Dimitri

O Boticário

3.88448 votes

Rank #17,159 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

Dimitri
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dimitri0/7

Bijan Men7/7

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

DimitriO Boticário

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 22%Had 78%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

29%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

448 votes

41%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

950 votes

Category winnerBijan MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

citrus65%

rose56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match44%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

Mandarin OrangeCassisTincture of Rose

Heart

MintLavenderRosemaryGeraniumSage

Base

OakmossCedarSandalwood

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Sage and Cedar. 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

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,159

PerfumerMaria Tereza Belotti

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O Boticário Dimitri is an invigorating woody aromatic cologne built around cool mint, tart cassis, and dry cedar. It kicks off with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange and tangy blackcurrant, which quickly gives way to a brisk herbal heart packed with garden rosemary, fresh lavender, and crushed mint leaves. As it…

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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, Dimitri or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Dimitri is rated 3.88/5 from 448 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Dimitri for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dimitri or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Dimitri 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dimitri or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Dimitri 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dimitri and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Sage and Cedar.

Is Dimitri 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 Dimitri and Bijan Men?

Dimitri has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Tincture of Rose, heart notes of Mint, Lavender, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar 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.