Fragrance comparison

Mouchoir de Monsieur vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,396 ratings analysed

Mouchoir de Monsieur

Guerlain

4.43446 votes

Rank #1,690 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #475 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mouchoir de Monsieur
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bijan Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mouchoir de Monsieur3/7

Bijan Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mouchoir de MonsieurGuerlain

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 446 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

446 votes

41%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

950 votes

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderBergamotLemon Verbena

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliTonka BeanJasminePatchouliCinnamonRose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaIrisAmberOakmoss

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mouchoir de Monsieur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall86

Winter59

Day100

Night59

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex38

Women1

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,690

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#475

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouchoir de Monsieur by Guerlain presents a traditional barbershop profile shaped by aromatic herbs, bright citrus, and a warm powdery drydown. It opens with an assertive burst of lavender, bergamot, and tart lemon verbena. This initial sharpness settles into an elegant floral heart where neroli, rose, and jasmine mee…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Mouchoir de Monsieur is rated 4.43/5 from 446 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Mouchoir de Monsieur for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouchoir de Monsieur and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Tonka Bean and Jasmine.

Is Mouchoir de Monsieur or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mouchoir de Monsieur and Bijan Men?

Mouchoir de Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Neroli, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Iris, 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.