Fragrance comparison

Malabar 2017 vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 971 ratings analysed

Malabar 2017

House of Hautt

4.2421 votes

Rank #45,324 IrisAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #473 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

Malabar 2017
Choose it for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Malabar 20171/5

Bijan Men4/5

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bijan Men
Sillage & projection: Malabar 2017
Value for money: Bijan Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bijan Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malabar 2017House of Hautt

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 49%Had 17%Want 34%

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

48%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

41%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

950 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageMalabar 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

violet69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisCorianderTonka BeanCardamom

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherCedarAmberOakmossVanilla

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSage, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Iris. Durations are only published for Malabar 2017, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring15

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day39

Night100

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 15%

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,324

PerfumerEdison Fujita

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#473

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Hautt Malabar 2017 pairs earthy rootiness with smooth warmth. The scent opens on bitter bergamot and dry sage, giving off a brief aromatic spark before powdery iris takes total command. You will not find soapy florals here. Instead, rich cardamom and sweet tonka bean wrap around the iris heart to create a plu…

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 …

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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, Malabar 2017 or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Malabar 2017 is rated 4.24/5 from 21 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Malabar 2017 for a iris and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malabar 2017 or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Malabar 2017 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Malabar 2017 or Bijan Men?

Malabar 2017 projects furthest (Malabar 2017 78/100, Bijan Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Malabar 2017 and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Sage, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Iris.

Is Malabar 2017 or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

Malabar 2017 suits evening wear; Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malabar 2017 and Bijan Men?

Malabar 2017 has top notes of Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Coriander, Tonka Bean and Cardamom, a base of Leather, Cedar, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.