Forte + Forte vs Bijan Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories.
Forte + ForteChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bijan MenChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Forte + Forte0/7
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
Forte + ForteProfumi del ForteBijan MenBijanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 40%Had 24%Want 35%
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 hate24%Love
55%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
42 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 bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
iris48%
earthy30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LemonOrangeGrapefruitTarragonBergamotLavenderPetitgrain
Heart2 to 3 hours
IrisJasmineCloves
Base2 to 4 hours
Tonka BeanOakmossPatchouliWhite Musk
Top
SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lavender. Durations are only published for Forte + Forte, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer100
Fall21
Winter21
Day100
Night14
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#33,225
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#475
PerfumerClaudette Belnavis
Launched—
Reviews200
Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotForte + Forte by Profumi del Forte brings a sharp, sunlit burst of citrus to the skin, leading with lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet orange. A crisp aromatic edge of lavender, petitgrain, and leafy tarragon balances the bright fruit immediately. As the initial sharpness settles, the fragrance shifts toward a pow…
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, Forte + Forte or Bijan Men?
Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Forte + Forte is rated 3.81/5 from 42 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Forte + Forte for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, 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, Forte + Forte or Bijan Men?
Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Forte + Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Forte + Forte or Bijan Men?
Projection is very close: Bijan Men 67/100, Forte + Forte 65/100 for sillage.
Do Forte + Forte and Bijan Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tarragon, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is Forte + Forte or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Forte + Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan Men is the stronger pick. Forte + Forte suits daytime wear; Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Forte + Forte and Bijan Men?
Forte + Forte has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Tarragon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Patchouli and White 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.
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