Fragrance comparison

Morning Sunray In Sevilla vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 1,008 ratings analysed

Morning Sunray In Sevilla

Zara

3.7158 votes

Rank #17,510 CitrusAromatic

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32%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #460 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

Morning Sunray In Sevilla
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Morning Sunray In Sevilla0/7

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

Morning Sunray In SevillaZara

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 56%Had 12%Want 32%

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

26%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

58 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

smoky56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCitrus Blossom

Heart

RosemaryTarragonJasmine

Base

Incense

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Tarragon and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex51

Women2

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,510

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#460

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Morning Sunray In Sevilla by Zara opens with a bright burst of citrus blossom and sharp lemon, establishing an immediate breezy, Mediterranean feel. Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas, the scent transitions into a clean herbal blend of rosemary and tarragon before settling into a warm base of incense. It is designed…

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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, Morning Sunray In Sevilla or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Morning Sunray In Sevilla is rated 3.71/5 from 58 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Morning Sunray In Sevilla for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring. 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, Morning Sunray In Sevilla or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Morning Sunray In Sevilla 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Morning Sunray In Sevilla or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Morning Sunray In Sevilla 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Morning Sunray In Sevilla and Bijan Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tarragon and Jasmine.

Is Morning Sunray In Sevilla or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Morning Sunray In Sevilla and Bijan Men?

Morning Sunray In Sevilla has top notes of Lemon and Citrus Blossom, heart notes of Rosemary, Tarragon and Jasmine, a base of Incense. 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.