Fragrance comparison

Duc de Vervins vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,243 ratings analysed

Duc de Vervins

Houbigant

3.90293 votes

Rank #24,785 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #474 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Duc de Vervins0/7

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

Duc de VervinsHoubigant

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 293 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

44%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

293 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemarySageGeraniumNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossPatchouliMusk

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Sage. Durations are only published for Duc de Vervins, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex4

Women4

Work 43%Casual 32%Date 16%Party 9%

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#474

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duc de Vervins by Houbigant is a crisp, deeply green aromatic fougère that wastes no time getting to the point. It hits hard. A sharp blast of tart lemon, bergamot, and bitter French lavender wakes you up within seconds. Once that initial citrus flare settles, the scent turns distinctly herbal. Pungent rosemary, earth…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Duc de Vervins or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Duc de Vervins is rated 3.90/5 from 293 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Duc de Vervins for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Duc de Vervins or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Duc de Vervins 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duc de Vervins or Bijan Men?

Projection is very close: Bijan Men 67/100, Duc de Vervins 65/100 for sillage.

Do Duc de Vervins and Bijan Men smell similar?

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

Is Duc de Vervins or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bijan Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan Men is the stronger pick. Duc de Vervins suits daytime wear; Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duc de Vervins and Bijan Men?

Duc de Vervins has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk. 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.