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Vetiver & Bergamota vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 980 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Vetiver & Bergamota

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Bijan Men

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

Vetiver & Bergamota0/7
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
Vetiver & BergamotaMaracujá Brasil
Bijan MenBijan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 30 votes
Have 41%Had 11%Want 47%
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
30%Love
43%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

30 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
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value85
Category winnerBijan MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
lavender84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotMandarin OrangeSage
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderCedarViolet Leaf
Base5-7 hrs
MuskVetiverAmber
Top
SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles
Heart
CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Lavender. Durations are only published for Vetiver & Bergamota, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall69
Winter19
Day100
Night24
Spring60
Summer26
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerBijan MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men71
Unisex29
Women0
Work 39%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 8%
Men87
Unisex11
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,344

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#462

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray gives an immediate shock of cold bergamot and tangy mandarin orange. It wakes you up. Within minutes, herbal sage cuts the citrus bite, steering the blend directly into barbershop territory. Clean lavender and violet leaf take over the mid development, adding a dewy, green soapiness that never turns st…

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 …

Reviews →
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, Vetiver & Bergamota or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Vetiver & Bergamota is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Vetiver & Bergamota for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. 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, Vetiver & Bergamota or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver & Bergamota or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Vetiver & Bergamota 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver & Bergamota and Bijan Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sage and Lavender.

Is Vetiver & Bergamota or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vetiver & Bergamota and Bijan Men?

Vetiver & Bergamota has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Lavender, Cedar and Violet Leaf, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. 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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