Fragrance comparison

Izmir vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,187 ratings analysed

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #470 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Izmir3/7

Bijan Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Izmir
Community sentiment: Izmir
Longevity: Izmir
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerIzmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

41%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

950 votes

Category winnerIzmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#470

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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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, Izmir or Bijan Men?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Izmir or Bijan Men?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Izmir or Bijan Men?

Projection is very close: Izmir 67/100, Bijan Men 67/100 for sillage.

Do Izmir and Bijan Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Izmir or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Izmir and Bijan Men?

Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.