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The One And Only vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 1,010 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • The One And Only

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bijan Men

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The One And Only2/7
Bijan Men4/7
Ratings & consensus
Bijan Men
Community sentiment
Bijan Men
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
The One And Only
Value for money
Bijan Men
Versatility
The One And Only
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bijan Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The One And OnlyMajouri
Bijan MenBijan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 49%Had 7%Want 44%
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
42%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

60 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
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe One And Only

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value85
Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
citrus70%
powdery60%
white floral50%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 45 minutes
Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
RosemaryNutmegLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
CedarMuskVanilla
Top
SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for The One And Only, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer76
Fall100
Winter79
Day100
Night63
Spring60
Summer26
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerThe One And OnlyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men72
Unisex23
Women5
Men87
Unisex11
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,304

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#476

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The One And Only by Majouri delivers a bright citrus opening of lemon, mandarin orange, and bergamot that moves swiftly into an aromatic core. Composed by perfumer Christian Vermorel and launched in 2019, this woody fragrance pairs culinary rosemary and warm nutmeg with soft lily-of-the-valley. The base rests on sturd…

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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, The One And Only or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 4 of 7 categories. The One And Only is rated 4.03/5 from 60 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose The One And Only for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bijan Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The One And Only or Bijan Men?

They last about the same: The One And Only 75/100, Bijan Men 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The One And Only or Bijan Men?

The One And Only projects furthest (The One And Only 71/100, Bijan Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The One And Only and Bijan Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Nutmeg.

Is The One And Only or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, The One And Only is the stronger pick. For winter, Bijan Men is the stronger pick. The One And Only suits daytime wear; Bijan Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The One And Only and Bijan Men?

The One And Only has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Nutmeg and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. 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.

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