Fragrance comparison

Todd Oldham vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,181 ratings analysed

Todd Oldham

3.96231 votes

Rank #4,132 AmberWarm Spicy

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #478 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Todd Oldham
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening 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.

Todd Oldham2/7

Bijan Men5/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan Men
Community sentiment: Bijan Men
Longevity: Todd Oldham
Sillage & projection: Todd Oldham
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

Todd OldhamTodd Oldham

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

231 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTodd Oldham

SillageTodd Oldham

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Fruity NotesCinnamonJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberPatchouliMusk

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Fruity Notes and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter95

Day53

Night100

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#478

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Todd Oldham opens with a bright burst of peach and mandarin orange, but the initial fruitiness quickly shifts. Within minutes, the warmth of cinnamon and benzoin takes over, turning the scent into a heavy, waxy amber that clings close to the skin. It feels like stepping into a warm room filled with spiced candles on a…

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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, Todd Oldham or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Todd Oldham is rated 3.96/5 from 231 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Todd Oldham for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening 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, Todd Oldham or Bijan Men?

Todd Oldham lasts longest (Todd Oldham 85/100, Bijan Men 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Todd Oldham or Bijan Men?

Todd Oldham projects furthest (Todd Oldham 72/100, Bijan Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Todd Oldham and Bijan Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Fruity Notes and Cinnamon.

Is Todd Oldham or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Todd Oldham and Bijan Men?

Todd Oldham has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.