Fragrance comparison

Lavanda Natural vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 990 ratings analysed

Lavanda Natural

Phebo

3.8840 votes

Rank #42,849 LavenderAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lavanda Natural
Choose it for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. 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.

Lavanda Natural1/7

Bijan Men6/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: Bijan Men
Longevity: Bijan Men
Sillage & projection: Bijan Men
Value for money: Bijan Men
Versatility: Lavanda Natural
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bijan Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Lavanda NaturalPhebo

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 58%Had 14%Want 28%

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

38%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 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

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

fresh spicy70%

floral60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemarySageMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderPeonyRose

Base

MuskCedarAmber

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Musk. 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

Summer100

Fall75

Winter42

Day100

Night27

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerLavanda NaturalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,849

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lavanda Natural by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of rosemary and clary sage, softened immediately by sweet mandarin orange. The heart introduces a clean lavender note layered over soft peony and rose petals. As it dries down, cedar and white musk create a quiet, woody skin scent suitable for hot summer mornings.

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, Lavanda Natural or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Lavanda Natural is rated 3.88/5 from 40 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Lavanda Natural for a lavender and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. 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, Lavanda Natural or Bijan Men?

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

Which projects more, Lavanda Natural or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Lavanda Natural 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lavanda Natural and Bijan Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Musk.

Is Lavanda Natural or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lavanda Natural and Bijan Men?

Lavanda Natural has top notes of Rosemary, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Peony and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar 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.