Elysée vs Bijan Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories.
ElyséeChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bijan MenChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Elysée1/7
Bijan Men6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Elysée
- 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
ElyséeO BoticárioBijan MenBijanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
4.04/ 5 · 950 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
29%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
1,092 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
Category winners
LongevityBijan Men
SillageBijan Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBijan MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody92%
rose84%
powdery77%
musky69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple
Heart
RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean
Top
SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring79
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day58
Night100
Spring60
Summer26
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,810
PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier
Launched1997
Reviews0
Overall rank#477
PerfumerClaudette Belnavis
Launched—
Reviews200
Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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, Elysée or Bijan Men?
Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Elysée or Bijan Men?
Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Elysée 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elysée or Bijan Men?
Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Elysée 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elysée and Bijan Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli.
Is Elysée or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bijan Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée is the stronger pick. Elysée suits evening wear; Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elysée and Bijan Men?
Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. 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.
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