Bijan Men Bijan for men

This has to be the most "Me Gusta" scent I have. Part of my "Gusta" response is that I'm quite the fan of clove, sage and evergreen scents though this fragrance is a bit on the cloying side. It's on one hand cozy-spicy and on another level abrasive-aggressive. It smells to me mostly synthetic but in a way that doesn't entirely deter. I think there could be a better version of it but probably not at the same price point. Over all I do appreciate what it is. For sure it projects, lasts and is quite a bit more noticeable than the majority of fragrances.

its not for the timid..and you have some measure of confidence to wear this. I love it..and for whatever reason, my natural body oder, gells well with this frag'. It always has. There may be a lot of folks who dont like it, but whenever I wear it, I usually get a compliment from someone who is pleasantly surprised that Im wearing it. I dont wear it everyday, and I always use it in moderation. Its one of my little treasures.

If you want something to sum up the 80's, then this is it. The bottle, the designer (with his 'by appointment only' store on 5th Avenue), the smell, the price at the time... Breath it in and all the horrors come flooding back.

But I loved it at the time!

Horoooorrr! I wore it for a couple of days and I felt sick! I'm not kidding! My stomach ached.
Someone mentioned the word "fart". Well, it is. A spicy-wet-noxious bottled fart. Sorry guys, maybe Im just weak and not refined enough for this stuff.

The 80's has been eternized in this bottle.Bijan for Men is the partner of Azzaro's Pour Homme.The initial spray over the skin we can feel a dry vibe with a huge tons of lavender.
Excelent projection and sillage.A masterpiece and classic fragrance for sure!A pearl of 80 decade!

For mens of good taste!

One (..and only one)spray of this on your neck/chest on an early crispy cold morning in spring or fall togheter with a leatherjacket of good quality while out walking togheter with someone you love and you have created a perfect moment.

Over at Basenotes, and to an extent here, people call this an explosion in a bottle, with great power and massive sillage. I also heard many times that the opening 'silo' of this 'bomb' is something like lemon soap, lemon furniture polish, or lemon pledge. Normally, the very wise and experienced ladies and gents over at Basenotes hit the nail on the head. In my humble opion, not with this one. 5 hours later, I can barely smell it on my skin. A bit sad. This is the Five Star Fragrances version on my right hand. I can still smell the original on my left hand, but its certainly not loud, and they are right - well, sort of - with this version - lemon soap to begin with, but not obviously so. I get a sort of beeswax quality from this, bringing to mind Antaeus. All in all, this smells more like a softer, yet ironically very 1980s Aramis for Men to me. The original Aramis, clear bottle, brassy cap. I don't get the incense quality, or the citrus, or the flowers. Just a quieter, smoother Aramis. This is all relative to my perception, of course. And I'm not one to go down this path, but because it has a very 80s vibe to it, and because it reminds me of the Aramis my grandfather used to wear during the 80s and 90s, it does smell quite dated to me. Dated, not classic, like Rochas Moustache, Dunhill for Men (1934), Monsieur de Givenchy, or Chanel Pour Monsieur are classic. Dated.

Luxurious, strong, strong, strong. This can be a weapon in your hands, be careful.

Old school, so not my type, but a pearl to be discovered and loved by those who are fans of the 80's powerhouse fragrances.

This one says "I like to OFFEND". Possibly the strongest perfume in my entire collection. Just a touch of the sprayer to my nostril leaves a trace amount of this, which is enough to let the scent develop in all its glory (feels like someone who is wearing Kouros a couple of feet away from me, which is enough to tell you about the strength of this).
I cant imagine why they put this into a spray bottle. They should have made it into a vial with a dropper or something similar.
My final evaluation is 9/10.

Bijan Men is not simply a powerhouse, it's more like the Tsar Bomb. It doesn't remarks its presence, it yells at you and after slapping you in your face it asks "so what?"

A loud, intrusive and arrogant concoction of nutmeg, herbs and spices laying on a "chypre-y" structure (oakmoss/bergamot). If moderately applied it's very masculine and (somehow) elegant but one single spray too much and it will be like announcing your presence with a fart.




Rating: from 3 to 8 out of 10 depending on the quantity applied.

First of all, I have a vintage version. That being said, I came to realise that together with Balenciaga pour Homme, vintage Antaeus, Maxim's and others that might be skipping my mind, this is among my favourites in my wardrobe. As you can see, I have a fondness for powerhouses, blends released during the 1980's which, as a minimum common denominator, were too strong and bold so they could be noticed by everyone around the wearer. Yes, indeed, it is a powerbomb, but, alas, it does not feel even a tad dated, as many of the fragrances described above could smell like to many. It does have a classic vibe to the point it reminds me of the scents worn my Grandfather; again, the first remark applies perfectly well for it does not smell like an old man's cologne, at all.

I strongly think that the nose behind it was successful at blending a scent that passed the test of time. Yes, at odds at actual blends and styles whatsoever, but at the same time, contemporary. A designer blend sold at convenient prices smelling like a a very expensive scent...

Feels like lying on the best Down Goose Feather Bed with layers of huge snow-white Fox Mink Fur throws tor play with... Such luxury !

This really is a nice one. I like how strong of a powerhouse it can be. I think the sweet musky notes in the base are what make this fragrance. If you removed the musk in the base, it would turn this to an old man smelling scent. The sweetness mixing with the spicy is the key to a great scent, so I really like it. The bottle is kool too.

بیژن پاکزاد پدید آورنده این عطر خوشبو و مردانه و جذاب که باعث افتخار ایرانیان در جهان بود و در دنیا جزو یکی از بهترین طراحان مد لباس و عطر و جواهرات و دیزاین داخلی ماشین به شمار میرفت به رحمت ایزدی پیوست روحش شاد و روانش آسوده و آرام باد و خانواده اش نیز با صبر و شکیبایی امید است که راه پدر بزرگوارشان را هر چه محکمتر ادامه دهند و این افتخار را باقی بگذارند
مردانه
جذاب
کلاسیک
گرم و شیرین
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I like this fragrance but after 5 months it smells old

I love 70-80's powerhouses...I can say that it's my favorite genre. Having said that, I find Bijan for Men to be just a little bit more than I feel comfortable with. I still try to pull if off every month or so, thinking that if I am just a little more moderate with the application I can make it work. Invariably, I find that I applied too much.

It is an incense bomb initially, which morphs into a patchouli/moss bomb after 2-3 hours. It has huge sillage, even in small quantities. I get 10-12 hours of longevity (sometimes more!)

It's pyramid is similar to that of Quorom. Both use Bergamot in the opening. Both use patchouli in the middle (and as the prominent note). Both use moss and amber in the base. Thus, they smell similar. However,even though Quorom is also an 80's powerhouse patchouli bomb, I find it much more wearable than Bijan. Quorom is similar, but smoother, less intense, more wearable and just more enjoyable. I don't hate Bijan, I just like Quorom more. And since they are so similar, I find myself wearing Quorom more.

I adore it!!!
Bijab for men, among all of Bijan perfumes is something different! A phenomenon!
It's a sharp herbal-spicy perfume with a hard scent that I can't figure out but I'm crazy about it!
It's classical and modern, both. It's serious, overwhelming, thriving and rich.
It an everyday perfume and pretty recognizable. It's so chic and proper for prosperous men around 25~50. A smell of something like honey makes it unique and heavy. Sets on autumn clothes specially an ochre coat which was favorite color of Mr. Bijan!
Although, it's not sexy, it attracts strongly because of its classical-modern way.
I don't know exactly what is among notes that allures me! Maybe it's honey, cedar or sandal wood

longevity 9/10
sillage 9/10
scent 10/10

The top notes are harsh, but if you endure them, it becomes much more wearable. It's clearly not the typical kind of "men's" fragrance today. It's not aquatic, fresh, nor citrus/woody. Actually, it's like at least a couple of fragrances merged into one. For example, if you took a spicy, aromatic fougere and combined that with a fragrance like Listen for Men by Herb Alpert, something like Bijan for Men would be the result. And it is like a real combination, meaning that it is like two EdT's combined to make an EdP - it's that strong. When this is done (by perfumers) a "creamy" quality is often the result, which is the case here. The notes are blended together more than is the case in most "men's" fragrances. You can tell that there is geranium, lavender, amber/vanilla, spice, and perhaps one or two others, but overall you get a big, fat creamy quality.

Unlike cheap fragrances, it doesn't smell like one big blob of chemicals, but I don't really like it that much either. I prefer more articulated or "legible" fragrances, where the notes seem more "spread out" and it's easy to tell what they are. Bijan for Men lacks dynamism, perhaps due to this blending, and it also lacks "artistry," because it seems like the idea was to combine a huge number of common notes together and hope that it would work. This "thick" scent can also become irritating after a while, whereas in "women's" fragrances that have this thick, creamy quality, there is usually more dynamism, which again doesn't bespeak highly of the "artistic" quality of this fragrance.

One thing it lacks (possibly the one thing it could be lacking) is an animalic element, and perhaps this could have helped it considerably, though then there should be some notes subtracted. I guess one could argue that it might then smell like something along the lines of KL Homme, and perhaps this was the "trail blazer" that made KL Homme possible. It is unique, but it's unique in a way that is akin to slapping every known sliced deli meat between two slices of bread and claiming that it had never been done before, and hence is unique. Some fragrances seem to require a certain skin chemistry to perform optimally, but I'm not sure any skin chemistry could do much with Bijan for Men, other than to tame the top notes a little. This was created early in the "80s power" fragrance period, so I wonder if lessons were learned from it. Perhaps it was the "pioneer" that cleared the path for the others.

UPDATE: I've had a decant for perhaps a year now, but I didn't know which version it was, nor if there was any difference. Recently, I acquired bottles of both the old and new. The new one says Five Star Fragrances on the label that's on the bottom of the bottle. The original does not say this and also there are embossed letters in the glass on the bottom, saying Bijan Beverly Hills, etc. Otherwise I didn't notice any other major differences (no retail box for either), though the cap on the original seems heavier (but I haven't weighed them).

When you read the reviews in the BN directory after trying both of these, they make perfect sense. The new one comes across as crude, heavy, directionless, etc. The focus is on lavender, syrupy amber, and vanilla. It reminds me a bit of Black Sashka by M. Micallef. Both versions are musky and spicy (wth strong lavender). The original, however, has far better balance. It's not as heavy and has more of a dry quality. There is a nice sandalwood/incense type of thing I didn't detect in the newer one. If you smell the sprayer on both, however, you may not be able to detect much of a difference (I wonder if that is part of a "successful" reformulation in the minds of those dong it).

The top notes have the same quality in both. Oakmoss, for example is listed in the top notes, as are "fruity notes" and sage oil. It's very strong and not for everyone. That opening persists with more force in the new version, whereas in the original it joins the other notes after a while. Both are sweet, but I think the new one has so much more amber that it comes across as sweeter. The sweetness in the original is offset, it seems, by the dry, woody quality.

Unlike the reformulated Red for Men by GBH, I think the new Bijan is bottle worthy for those looking for that "hairy chested, 80s" quality. The new Red is basically a mediocre fragrance, which might be good for those looking for a "light" version of Montana Parfum d'Homme or Havana, but it's not for the aficionado. On the other hand, the original Bijan for Men is a great fragrance, and I'm glad I can have it in my rotation now.

Sickening spice! This is such a weird scent. It was like I sprayed greasy, fermented greek olives on my skin. I didn't need a shower...I needed to rent a sand blaster to remove this powerhouse. Why would anyone want to smell like this? Maybe it would attract someone like Angela Lansbury or some other old lady close to death. Is Lansbury dead?

0/10

Very strong, spicy and powerful scent. I like it, but I can't imagine it for everyday use.

Extremely spicy and powerful and has a lot of character. Lasts ages. Use with care, it's a powerhouse!

I love this stuff ... i get laid everytime i wear this lol ...

This one is a separate type of conversation. I keep wondering: what is this??

I have always imagined this one as a blockbuster, old school type of scent, but in a different way, like One Man Show, Paco Pour Homme, etc.

I was wrong! This is from the 80’s but in another style. I would say that this is the Chanel nº5 for Men.

At the same time it has similarities with Giorgio for Men, with its notes of flowers, honey, cinnamom, vanilla, etc., it is more powdery on the skin.

And the best part of it is that is completely different from the last 5 years releases, which allows the man who wears it, feel himself separated in the crowd and safe for being well perfumed, since its smell is very strong.

This is what differs this one from the others Bijans I have felt until now, because the others start “subtle” and this one is “very strong” since the beginning.

10 stars!

Hi.

BIJAN is A famous Cologne in my Country.a very Cute Oriental Too.Fashionable and Classic.

The begining was fruity and Strong,Then A Seductive and Charming scent in midle notes,definitely with Honey and Rose.Patchouli,Musk and Vanilla in the base notes is so Nice balanced.

It is delightful Classic type scent which i Love it.Perfect for a man with Posture and Elegance.It remindes me of a Lovely winter.

I wore often in Intimate Occasion.One of those fragrances which always brings me compliments.In my opinion it is actually ahead of your time.Good Sillage and Longevity.

7/10

One of my all time favourites. Great Spicy fragrance that is too masculine and evergreen fragrance. Perfect for casual wear.
Clean Crisp Sharp fragrance.
I give it 8 out of 10.

Jaw-dropping. Genius. Genius. It is fantastic it's not 'in'.

Oh, I just spotted campycamp's review. Thank you, man. Some people really tend to bathe in their cologne rather than use it sparingly, ie the way it was intended. Bijan Men is one of the friendliest men's perfumes on the planet. I do like the warm incense metaphor. I've been a fan of Bijan for years and I wonder how easily people forget things. Mr Pakzad is a Nobel Prize winner in chemistry. No further comment.

I have to disagree with the two reviewers.
Classis Bijan is a gorgeous warm fragrance that always reminds me of wet ferns in an incense-filled church. Its longevity is incomparable - and one spritz is enough to make you feel loved from dusk 'til dawn.
Brilliant stuff for people who do not need to bathe in their cologne to enjoy it.

Bijan defines early '80's bad taste and tackiness. This fragrance, quite frankly, sucks. Its jarring accord of Lemon Pledge and Murphy's Oil Soap screams like an air raid siren and will offend anyone within ten blocks of you. The only good thing I can say about it is that it has dual uses as an interrogation device and as a substance to induce vomiting. One of the worst "fragrances" of all time.

Most horrendous smell ever!!!

This can offend people if applied more than 1 sprays! Very powerful, a real powerhouse fragrance. Two sprays i put on my scarf lasted for ages!
Recommended only for formal wear...

Nearest thing to FM 's Musc Ravageur