Fragrance comparison

Pour Monsieur Concentree vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,892 ratings analysed

Pour Monsieur Concentree

Chanel

4.29942 votes

Rank #25,754 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #468 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pour Monsieur Concentree
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, evening 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.

Pour Monsieur Concentree2/7

Bijan Men5/7

Ratings & consensus: Pour Monsieur Concentree
Community sentiment: Pour Monsieur Concentree
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

Pour Monsieur ConcentreeChanel

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 942 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 950 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerPour Monsieur ConcentreeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

942 votes

41%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

950 votes

Category winnerPour Monsieur ConcentreeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLavenderPetitgrain

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossOpoponaxVetiver

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Nutmeg and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Pour Monsieur Concentree, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day79

Night100

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex10

Women4

Work 35%Date 31%Casual 24%Party 10%

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,754

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#468

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Pour Monsieur Concentree transforms traditional French citrus into a warmer, spiced profile. The first spray releases a brisk burst of petitgrain and tart mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. The sharp citrus edge quickly softens into herbal lavender and fresh cardamom. As the heart unfolds, grated nutmeg add…

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, Pour Monsieur Concentree or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Pour Monsieur Concentree is rated 4.29/5 from 942 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Pour Monsieur Concentree for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, evening 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, Pour Monsieur Concentree or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Pour Monsieur Concentree 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pour Monsieur Concentree or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Pour Monsieur Concentree 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pour Monsieur Concentree and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Nutmeg and Vanilla.

Is Pour Monsieur Concentree or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pour Monsieur Concentree and Bijan Men?

Pour Monsieur Concentree has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Opoponax and Vetiver. 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.