Fragrance comparison

Wind Song vs Bijan Men

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,597 ratings analysed

Wind Song

Prince Matchabelli

3.72647 votes

Rank #4,768 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Bijan Men

Bijan

4.04950 votes

Rank #475 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Wind Song
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

Wind Song2/7

Bijan Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wind SongPrince Matchabelli

Bijan MenBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 647 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 26%

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

28%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

647 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBijan Men

SillageBijan Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value85

Category winnerWind SongBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CorianderTarragonNeroliOrange LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

CarnationClovesYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootBrazilian RosewoodJasmine

Base3 to 6 hours

SandalwoodMuskCedarVetiverBenzoinAmber

Top

SageNutmegLavenderLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeFruity NotesPine needles

Heart

CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodAmberTarragonIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliMuskVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon. Durations are only published for Wind Song, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall78

Winter61

Day100

Night40

Spring60

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerWind SongMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews194

Overall rank#475

PerfumerClaudette Belnavis

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerBijan MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli is a classic floral fragrance that leans into aromatic greenery, zesty citrus, and dry spice. First introduced in 1953, the scent greets you with a crisp burst of coriander, tarragon, bergamot, and neroli. As the bright opening settles, it reveals a distinctive floral heart packed with …

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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, Wind Song or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Wind Song is rated 3.72/5 from 647 votes; Bijan Men is rated 4.04/5 from 950 votes. Choose Wind Song for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, Wind Song or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men lasts longest (Bijan Men 75/100, Wind Song 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wind Song or Bijan Men?

Bijan Men projects furthest (Bijan Men 67/100, Wind Song 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wind Song and Bijan Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon.

Is Wind Song or Bijan Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wind Song and Bijan Men?

Wind Song has top notes of Coriander, Tarragon, Neroli and Orange Leaf, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar 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.