Fragrance comparison

Marrakech (Марракеш) vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 970 ratings analysed

4 wins

Marrakech (Марракеш)

Odoratika

4.5020 votes

Rank #44,604 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marrakech (Марракеш) takes 4 of 5 categories.

Marrakech (Марракеш)
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Marrakech (Марракеш)4/5

Bijan Men1/5

Ratings & consensus: Marrakech (Марракеш)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marrakech (Марракеш)
Sillage & projection: Marrakech (Марракеш)
Value for money: Marrakech (Марракеш)
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

Marrakech (Марракеш)Odoratika

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 13%Had 9%Want 78%

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerMarrakech (Марракеш)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMarrakech (Марракеш)

SillageMarrakech (Марракеш)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMarrakech (Марракеш)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

smoky77%

white floral69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Atlas CedarCoffeeCorianderSageBergamotTarragon

Heart

TuberoseJasmineCinnamonClovesMarjoramCalamus

Base

MuskVanillaLeatherSmokeSandalwoodHeliotropeOlibanumCastoreum

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar, Sage, Bergamot and Tarragon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,604

PerfumerValeria Karmanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marrakech by Odoratika is a unisex scent that opens with a hit of Atlas Cedar and roasted coffee. This complex creation leans into a warm spicy heart of cinnamon and cloves before settling into a resinous, smoky base of leather and olibanum. It suits those who appreciate a bold, shifting profile for autumn evenings or…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marrakech (Марракеш) or Bijan Men?

Marrakech (Марракеш) takes 4 of 5 categories. Marrakech (Марракеш) is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Marrakech (Марракеш) for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Marrakech (Марракеш) or Bijan Men?

Marrakech (Марракеш) lasts longest (Marrakech (Марракеш) 83/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Marrakech (Марракеш) or Bijan Men?

Marrakech (Марракеш) projects furthest (Marrakech (Марракеш) 73/100, Bijan Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakech (Марракеш) and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar, Sage, Bergamot and Tarragon.

Is Marrakech (Марракеш) or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

Marrakech (Марракеш) suits evening wear; Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marrakech (Марракеш) and Bijan Men?

Marrakech (Марракеш) has top notes of Atlas Cedar, Coffee, Coriander and Sage, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Cloves, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Smoke. 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.