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Bijan Men
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Bijan Men by Bijan is an oriental fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 1987, the nose behind this creation is Claudette Belnavis. The top notes are sage, nutmeg, lavender, lemon, mandarin, bergamot, fruity notes, pine needles and rosemary; the heart notes are carnation, cinnamon, sandalwood, amber, tarragon, iris, ylang-ylang, jasmine, rose and cloves; the base notes are leather, patchouli, musk, vetiver, benzoin, cedar, vanilla, tonka bean, oakmoss and honey.
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I met it in the 90s and it made an impact: spicy, clean, and with lots of personality. It commands attention on the street or in the office, giving an elegant and bold air. Watch out; you need to know how to dose it: two sprays in the morning, no more than three in the afternoon to avoid being heavy. At night, it’s a cracker; the vanilla and leather do a good job. It’s for any occasion if you know how to use it, ideal for lovers of classics who won’t disappoint you.
Exotic, enigmatic, mystical, and with a unique character. Definitely the best of Beverly Hills; unfortunately hard to find, but it’s an excellent perfume unlike any other. The combination of its notes makes it shift from one to another subtly yet abruptly; you never know what you’ll encounter. Durability on skin and clothes is excellent. Without a doubt, one of the few exquisite and outstanding works of art in men’s perfumery.
It’s strong, very 80s; you need to know the right dosage to avoid being obnoxious. I think it’s a good fragrance; it reminds me of the HALSTON line, although logically it’s not for everyone.
Bijan Men is a woody, smoky, floral lotion with a sweet touch. At first, it’s fresh, but quickly turns very 80s and strong; then it settles, revealing soft, constant florals from the 30-minute mark. In the dry down, with cinnamon, clove, leather, vanilla, and cedar, it smells like incense. I’ve really liked it, although it’s rigid and serious, which limits its versatility. Perfect for the office as it conveys solidity. Despite being from the 80s, it’s not dense or heavy; it has a classic style loaded with woods. If you see it, try it.
What a surprise for just $24! It’s very 80s and classic, strong but not overwhelming. If you smell the box, you detect tequila, pepper, and herbs. It’s a fougère, but more of a chypre. It resembles Quorum or Kouros, but with a spicier edge. It suits day wear or dates, more for men over 35 than for 20-year-olds. My bottle looks like it’s from the 2000s, so I treat it like a treasure. Scent: 10/10, Longevity: 10/10, Projection: 9/10, Value: 10/10. Average: 9.75/10.
I bought it blindly because guys like Schwarzenegger and Stallone wore it, which piqued my curiosity. What a letdown; it smells like an AVON cologne from the 1970s that my grandmother would use. It smells like an older lady walking past you, leaving a trail of aftershave in her wake.
I bought it thinking I had to have it, that a good aficionado like me should own it. Bijan is one of the most expensive brands in the world, its shop in Beverly Hills was hyper-exclusive, people like Schwarzenegger, Bush or Tom Ford used to buy there. Bijan Men came out in 1987, in the full swing of the ‘powerhouse’ era which differentiated themselves by volume and trail (not so much by elegance). It went well with wide sleeves, shoulder pads, voluptuous and curly hairstyles. It was an excessive and free era, the other side of the 50s, making its way through the 60s and 70s, degenerating into the crazy and out-of-control 80s. Not only did these ‘powerhouses’ become fashionable, but many previous fragrances, conceived as colognes, were reformulated with higher concentration (like Habit Rouge by Guerlain). The first thing that surprised me was the low price today. When it launched it cost $80 in 1988, today it is £17. As I read, it was said to be a monster in projection and longevity. In my opinion it is not so much. It has a notable longevity of approx. 1 hour, stays close to the skin for the next 4 and extinguishes by hour 5. Definitely it does not resemble the original version. Now, its scent is worth it. It is peculiar and uncommon. For me it has a soapy aroma, with nutmeg, green notes and a base of musk and sandalwood. It smells a bit like incense and has a certain chic. It is elegant and particular, very in tune with the ostentation of Beverly Hills of those times. Generally I have liked it. The scent yes, the reformulation not so much, although for what it is worth, it is worth it. In the first 2 hours you can seem to be wearing something infrequent and show personality.
Excellent 80s oriental fragrance, marked by a dense and punchy opening, very spiced and powdery, where nutmeg, oakmoss and musk lead the song, slightly overshadowing the citrus. A magnificent smoky tobacco trail is also perceived, like incense. Honey and sandalwood appear later alongside a superb floral and woody blend, finishing with a powdery and amber dry down over leather, cedar, vetiver and musk. Its donut-shaped bottle, crowned by a spherical cap, gives a deceptive appearance of a feminine perfume that contrasts with the virile aroma. It has an interesting, uncommon packaging, like a complex puzzle wrapping an elegant protective box. It reinforces the 80s American philosophy on ostentation and luxury, where complexity was luxury. Bijan For Men offers outstanding quality; a perfume full of elegance, gallantry and affability. Within the old school it should occupy a seat of honour. An undervalued olfactory creation. Fragrance: 9.5/10. Longevity: 8/10. Projection: 7.5/10. Price: 9.5/10.
Just seeing the bottle, that sort of donut with a huge white ball, you know it comes from another era, another way of feeling and thinking. That pretentious and arrogant design can only be loved or hated. Although formulated in 1982 and launched in 1987, one must reflect on the current version. In almost any old perfume there are comments saying it is now a shadow of what it was. With Bijan this is also said, but I have found reliable sources saying it smells and performs as before. As my opinion of the current version is positive, I think they are right and I will not spend time or money on vintage unless it falls from the sky. The exit of Bijan is strange; I would not say aggressive but very particular: herbal, peppery, soapy, woody, with much volume, powdery, medicinal. Multifaceted, complex, it smells very natural. Right from the start it shouts ‘I’m from the 80s!’ and you realise it is an archaeological vestige, because people no longer wear these things or it will smell very out of place. It is loaded with spices and the patchouli is elevated to the maximum. From time to time it offers floral glimpses that smell glorious, and little by little, as it dries, a sandalwood enters that reminds me very much of Balenciaga Pour Homme. The projection, though relaxed, is good (the original was too: calm and more defensive than expansive). Longevity is excellent, literally it adheres to the skin and will be there until you shower. In summary, it is an oily and extravagant perfume. As if Tabu by Dana had been labelled as masculine. Many people relate it to grandmother perfumes, especially from Avon, and yes, for others it may have something of that. But I think it is an extreme masculine scent, a child of its time, exaggerated, baroque and schizophrenic. I love it.
Bijan Pakzad was born in Tehran in 1940 and died in Los Angeles in 2011. Son of a wealthy Iranian industrialist who sent him to study in Switzerland and Italy, where he learned design. In 1976 he opened the House of Bijan on Rodeo Drive, the most exclusive area of Beverly Hills, advertised as the most expensive shop in the world. Today his son Nicolas runs the business, by appointment only. The first perfume, in 1981, came in a hand-cut Baccarat crystal bottle, signed, numbered and with an astronomical price. That ostentation does not match current prices on the internet; if they are not cheaper, they do not exist. Bijan Men is a classic 70s fougère; a condensed forest in a bottle, like Aladdin’s lamp with all the humid forests of the world. Upon spraying, you feel a mossy, aldehydic, musky, woody and dense explosion. Everything of the foliage, what remains on the branches and what lies in the humus soil, has passed through a magical alembic that collects the darkest parts of the jungle. It is a thick juice of bergamot, lavender, rosemary, nutmeg and lots of moss. As soon as the blend becomes compact and notes are impossible to discern, suddenly a mouthful of earthy patchouli appears, a blast of sturdy lavender, a breath of rosemary and thyme, or a flash of acidic bergamot and carnation. It is complex and diverse. The herbaceous and almost mentholated vetiver, the sweet but contained amber, a precious musk that envelops everything without being grating, fuses with the aldehydes and produces a pungent effect. The dry down is long, woody, vanilla-tinged, amber with delicate tonka bean. The trail is above average. If you remove the white plastic cap, the bottle looks much better, anachronistic as its price. It is a hidden marvel on the internet, for men and women who do not fear the darkness of the forest or the bite of a vampire, well-presented and to whom you are invited to enter. Because Bijan Men and vampires must be explicitly invited into your home. But once tried, you will find no grace in the rest. I speak from experience.
80s perfumes were for male executives over 30. In the case of Bijan Men, it seems suited to the leisure time of a successful man. It is warm, spiced and slightly peppery. A masculine aroma that conveys warmth and strength, two very masculine characteristics. Spice-based fragrances are difficult for many men to wear, but they are very masculine and add distinction and style.
I mixed a part of Halston 1-14 with another of Cacharel Pour Homme, some pepper and incense, diluted a bit and voilà!, Bijan For Men. Very rich and for the price (15 euros) it is luxury, smelling different from what everyone smells today… Pity the trail, projection and longevity… I give it an 8.5.
I am the one from before, very good! It reminds me of Boucheron Jaipur EDP but wilder, more alpha, more aggressive, more rough, herbal, peppery… It’s as if two twin brothers separated at birth: one in an Italian suit with an Aston Martin and the other in jeans with a Triumph Bonneville that never goes to the garage… but the one with the motorcycle gets more girls! No wonder it was a favourite of Arnold, Stallone or Bruce Willis in the 80s.
It would be wonderful if the vintage return also extended to perfumery. Fragrances like this allow you to travel back in time and smell as people did three decades ago. Bijan Men is a charming proposal with an intense retro taste, encompassing the allure of an entire era. My impressions: spicy, not overly sweet, rich in nuances, with a smoky note present that recalls the smoke of cigars in old clubs of yesteryear. I am irresistibly drawn to these classic aromas that tell a story of years, they still carry strength, masculinity and elegance. Nowadays, these perturbing and sensual fragrances are the perfect blend for determined men who know their seductive power. The modern version has good longevity (around 8 hours) and a noticeable trail for the first two hours, dropping afterwards. If you want to smell different from everyone else and aren’t afraid, this is yours.
A survivor of the great 80s cull, a classic I picked up recently while hunting for something substantial. Based on the notes and price, I took the plunge blind. Upon application, the experience was mixed: it is potent and masculine, nothing androgynous, yet I detect neither moss nor patchouli; everything is smothered by a cloud of burnt wood. The first thing that came to mind was Boudicca Wood. I applied both and they were hard to distinguish. Bijan does not disappoint, but it is difficult to wear outside of those cold winters where its scent provides warmth. I don’t see it for other days; that bonfire sensation can be overwhelming. Longevity is high, 8-10 hours, with a notable trail for the first 3-4 hours before settling into the skin. Difficult in an office unless you have a private study, as it permeates everything. A very good option for classic collectors due to the price and for maintaining the 80s DNA. I suppose after 30 years of reformulations it has lost some potency, but it remains a clear representative of that golden era, now only accessible in expensive niches.
Scent: good, projection and longevity: decent. Quality: good. Blind buy: no, test first. 6/10. I love the old-school ones; it smells like the 80s in a bottle.
In times of soft notes and compliment vending machines, Bijan for Men is a different story. Not because it doesn’t generate compliments. If Bijan were a moment, it would be a cold night of the 80s, vintage, accompanying you with a citrus opening of bergamot, lemon, tangerine, oak moss, sage, and a kick of nutmeg. After half an hour, those notes pass to a warm blend of spices like sandalwood and cinnamon, which you feel wrapped in rose, ylang-ylang, honey, fir, and amber. Finally, you are surrounded by a halo of vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli, benzoin, vetiver, cedar, and musk. If perfumes had personality, Bijan would be dominant, rough, someone you love or hate, with no middle ground. As long-lived in memory as the people you never forget. We can’t travel in time, but we can find this treasure on the internet. If you like rough perfumes with personality and vintage, you must try it. If your thing is soft aromas… don’t try it. Advice: I can’t imagine a man under 30 using it. Use with care. UPDATE: The projection is enormous. On me it projected for about 12 hours. Longevity: I put it on for the review, went to sleep, showered the next day, and it was still smelling. About 24 hours. This perfume is a masculinity bomb.
I bought it blindly for its economic price, its history of over 30 years, and the famous people who have used it like Schwarzenegger or Jack Nicholson. Another factor is the bottle, that donut with a white ball that transports you to another era and to the ‘PowerHouses’. This elixir of gods is very complex, noticeable the moment you apply it. It has an impressive olfactory development: at first a soapy, herbal sensation, like a magical forest that changes at its whim. It becomes woody, sweet, spicy, then strong, dry, spiced with floral flashes. It’s impossible to describe all the stages, but it sticks to the skin until you shower. Don’t be afraid, it’s very good and pleasant. Although they say it’s not for young people, don’t let that guide you; I’m not very old and I use it without problems. No one in my circle has rejected it; several people loved it. I disagree that it’s only for men; my girlfriend smelled it and loved it, she’s used it several times and it looks impressive on female skin. It doesn’t disappoint, it won’t leave you indifferent. Give it a chance and step into this magical forest. If you want to see more content, visit my YouTube channel: Perfúmate Con JL.
Extravagant, arrogant, elegant, wild, exuberant, baroque, excessive, flamboyant. As if they’d tried to fit all perfumes into a quintessence, like a Bollywood movie, all for the colour and vitality. In that point lies its greatness, although it may seem like a train about to derailed. Delicious.
As a good nostalgic of the 80s, it brings back memories of my childhood and adolescence, of the perfumes adults smelled and that you liked… that you asked your parents for and they’d say ‘boy, you’ve gone mad… that’s very expensive’. Old school fragrance with a lot of notes where it’s almost impossible to identify more than two or three. An elegant and manly classic, something almost unpalatable for millennial noses.
How many niche perfumes would want the quality and aroma of this beauty for such a ridiculous price? It’s not for beginners; simply, it’s incredible.
How many niche fragrances would wish to have the quality and aroma of this beauty for such a ridiculous price? Not suitable for beginners. Simply incredible.
Masterpiece. It is a privilege to enjoy perfumes like this Bijan Men today. Its bottle is beautiful and delicate, nothing presages what’s inside. Bijan Men is a Powerhouse without complexes, with a citrus and herbal opening that becomes soapy over time without losing the herbal note, present in all phases. Longevity remains excellent (lots on skin, impressive on clothes) and projects quite a bit. Without a doubt, a masterpiece at a bargain price. It is one of my favourites of all time.
Masterpiece. It’s a privilege to enjoy perfumes like this Bijan Men today. The bottle is beautiful and delicate, nothing presaging the power inside. It’s a powerhouse without complexes: a citrus and herbal opening that becomes soapy without losing the herbaceous touch in any phase. Longevity remains excellent; it lasts a long time on skin and is impressive on clothes. It projects brilliantly and is at a bargain price. One of my all-time favourites.
Bijan Men is a fantastic fragrance, a faithful exponent of the 80s that got ahead of its time and arrives in 2021 very well, even skipping the pandemic in its wake. It opens with succulent spices over powdery moss, but its richness of notes means that in every phase it conveys its florals, feeling a burnt amber in flames, not dark. Everything is well assembled, with solid personality that conveys confidence and spirit. That confidence is contagious. Its leather and musk brooch confirms its masculinity. It stands out above most current fragrances and is noticed quickly. It’s very interesting to have a perfume with history at a modest price in that particular bottle. At night it will be a red-carpet worthy spectacle. Although I don’t see it too much for winter. Pleasantly surprised.
I bought it to collect, and upon opening it, I thought: watch out! It has a thousand notes, that 80s style with a barber-shop touch, super aromatic and potent. I wonder what this would have been in 1987. Today it’s totally usable; anyone who says it smells old is mistaken. It’s outside current standards where the masculine leans heavily towards the feminine, so this Bijan is more original today than it was back then. Recommended.
I bought it to collect. Upon opening and spraying it, I thought: watch out, it has a thousand notes. The eighties style with a barber shop touch is very aromatic and potent. I can’t imagine what it would have been like in 1987. I think it’s usable today, even though it’s outside current standards where masculinity is approaching femininity. Today it’s more original than it was in ’87. Recommended.
I was keen to try this EDT, with icons of eighties testosterone like Stallone or Schwarzenegger. Like with Lapidus Homme or Quorum, it’s neither so extreme nor outdated. It’s ultra-complex, colourful, and fun. The opening is a potent wall of scent, typical of the era (like Zino Davidoff), which can be intimidating, but have patience: the dry-down is refined and of amazing quality. On my skin, the rose, leather, and above all the vanilla stand out. After a few hours, a smoky, musky aftertaste that I adore. It brings back memories of Lapidus, Quorum, and Paloma Picasso’s Minotaure. It smells very good and like something infinitely more expensive than its current price of €13 on a Czech website. In times of political correctness and influencers selling smoke, these retro aromas are necessary and relevant. Without advertising or marketing, just quality, a punchy and elegant scent at a laughable price. How can you not fall in love with Bijan for Men? The giant nipple-shaped bottle is cute and endearing. I advise you to try these classics that survive under the radar, in a market saturated with identical products. This is different, deserves respect, and is worth it if you’re looking for something classic, solid, and ridiculously cheap.
Is this an alpha male scent? A bomb smelling like grandpa? A horrific reformulation? I’ve read terrifying comments, but thanks to Bryello for clarifying everything, I tried this and absolutely loved it. The connection to Cabochard is fantastic. Don’t be afraid of the current formula; quite the opposite. It opens herbal, with moss like a forest, but with a wet musk that plays with smoked nutmeg. The citrus is in the background. As it settles, the cinnamon, clove, fir, and honey shine; here it reminds me a bit of Obsession for Men. Then, as Bryello says, that spicy, herbal leather emerges, reminding us of Cabochard and Bernard Chant. The clove becomes suggestive, mixing with a well-done rosemary and a patchouli with woods. Some talk of incense; I don’t see it much, but the clove, smoked musk, and nutmeg with benzoin create that idea. It’s complex. It was an exclusive perfume worth $1,500, with extravagant and arrogant marketing. Today it’s accessible; the house is still pricey, but they’ve gifted us this jewel. It’s corporeal due to the notes, but very well executed. For the price, it offers double quality. It’s a beauty. The mossy and spicy aspects don’t disappear, and over time it becomes warm with amber, vanilla, tonka bean, and honey. Sillage and longevity are acceptable. Simply rich. If you like Piguet’s Bandit or Aromatic Elixir, you’ll love this. It has great development and doesn’t smell like a scary alpha male; Bandit is darker. This is intense but easy to love.
It is a fragrance that evokes many memories in me; it reminds me of afternoons out with my family and friends where someone smelled of Bijan, and only today did I realise that. As for the fragrance; it is not the monster everyone says, that if you apply more than two sprays the cat dies… and all those myths. In reality, the opening is exquisite, it brings to mind Quorum due to its very present oakmoss note; but towards the dry down it becomes delicate and floral, with a well-noted presence of almost suede leather, honey, and musk. It is a fragrance to enjoy, it is enchanting to feel its halo as you walk, and I do not think it is a wild vintage, on the contrary, it is very wearable. I liked it very much and for the price it is an essential fragrance for any collector.
I always set it aside because it seemed odd and cheap, fearing it might be a clone of Teneré or L’Envol due to the honey. Serious mistake. It falls in the line of classic Givenchy Gentleman: it has light honey but with incense and more florals. It has exceeded my expectations; it’s a male powerhouse and a classic that deserves more appreciation and relevance.
Bijan for Men is a fragrance that always made me think it was one of those rare and cheap ones you believe have no charm. I feared it was a Teneré or L’Envol that share the honey note but differ in gender. Big mistake. In the vein of Givenchy Gentleman (the classic, not the rubbish released in 2017 stealing the name) it has that slight honey note, but this Bijan, with incense and more floral. It has exceeded my expectations, a masculine powerhouse and a gem that should have more appreciation and relevance.
Wow, despite having a lot of notes, here vetiver and the herbaceous reign, giving it a very evocative country air with sweet nuances, but generally it vibrates a lot like a barbershop, although the scent has been around for over three decades. I see it as a Sunday morning fragrance for a hot day, going to the supermarket; while it doesn’t smell outdated, it leaves that idea of an older man freshly shaven. The point to highlight is the enormous quality versus the affordable price I found (6 USD for 30 ml)… although it is possible I won’t buy it again, people over 45 can find it quite interesting if they are not influenced by opinions or nostalgia and aversion to reformulations if they tried it in the late 80s. (7/10)
Bijan For Men is an excellent survivor of those shameless masculine aromas of the 80s, with unfiltered virility, mixed with green notes, spices, honey, florals, resins, and leather, made for a consolidated, warm, and successful man, the type who greets you firmly but with affection. It is very well thought out; perhaps it is not easy to digest for those seeking something more accommodating. Upon trying it, it is a dense fougère, with much presence, like a liquid ecosystem that reminds one of Havana by Aramis, Montana Parfum D’Homme, or Xeryus by Givenchy, with touches of Gucci Nobile. It has a herbal and spiced base with unifying amber, and at the end it smells a bit of burnt rue to clean. Curiosity: it was Luis Miguel’s perfume for years and Arnold Schwarzenegger used it too. Its power is not overwhelming nor its projection extreme, but it lasts quite a while on the skin like others of the era. The packaging is curious: a carton that opens like a gift, with the bottle that looks feminine due to its white cap and toroidal shape, contrasting with the contents. A little-talked-about men’s classic that offers a lot and is still found at incredible prices.
A true masterpiece that any artist would recognise as their peak.
A fragrance you love or hate. It has many notes and is very complex. Personally, it is one of my favourites, but I use it in small quantities for personal satisfaction. I feel it suits someone refined who has travelled the world. If you apply too much, some people will like it and some will detest it. Ideal for temperate to cold weather.
The legendary ‘donut’ bottle with the golf ball cap on top. Pure 80s fragrance bottled. Note, Bijan was and is an American luxury clothing house, with boutiques, that since the mid-80s released very ‘French-style’ perfumes for its select clientele: people with (a lot of) money, celebrities, especially Hollywood actors and some established singers in the USA like Julio Iglesias, who would pass through their Beverly Hills store and buy the donut as a souvenir, confessing they used Bijan for Men a lot. Of the perfumes now considered ‘old school’, for untrained modern noses, it smells like a grandfather with pasta, watch out, not retro, this smells like an authentic men’s perfume of the 70s-80s, those that came with dozens of notes, and which, while expensive at their inception, is quite cheap today. It is not really known why it is still in production; perhaps a little forgotten and on the margin of fashion. It has a traditional scent for the late 80s, seeking to be conservative, for a wealthy urban bourgeois man, very masculine, mature, with an aristocratic intention, strong, persistent, wanting to be noticed. Although in 2023 it is surely reformulated, it retains old-school performance: it lasts and projects quite well, a minimum of 7 to 8 hours, the first 2 leaving a trail. Between the classic ‘fougère’ aroma, herbal, very green and potent, and ambered with a barbershop style, à la One Man Show by Jacques Bogart, Quorum by Puig, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme (the original, not today’s reduced version), Ralph Lauren Polo (the green one from 1978), Jaguar for Men, and a touch of traditional French perfumery, close to a Gres Cabochard or the legendary old Guerlain scents. For those under 30, just seeing the bottle might cause rejection and nausea. Excellent. Not suitable for the faint-hearted, fashion victims, or people with prejudices.
Anachronistic (now), virile, stimulating, with personality, mature, and highly recommended. The review by @FanDeDuneVintage from 02/28/23 explains it clearly. I fully agree that Bijan Men is not for the posturing of the new millennium, nor does it suit Instagram, nor does it go well with the rhythm of an eternal teenager. Of course, everyone can wear it, but it is like cowboy boots and a cowboy hat: wearing them does not make you one of them. Certainly, the projection and longevity are impeccable for the price. It is one of the fragrances that makes me feel very good.
A concept from 1981. It won the Fifi Award in 1988 as the best Prestige/Deluxe men’s fragrance. It is a classic with scents of pine, leather, liquor, palo santo, and incense; a medicinal herbal aroma with reminiscences of Polo Green. It revolves around resins and balms; sweet and slightly powdery, it feels liquorish, medicinal, and esoteric like Cartier’s Santos. A classic citrus-floral like the Jean Marie Farina eau de cologne by Roger & Gallet and a bitter woody forest scent like Halston Z-14. Masculine, paternal, a scent for family gatherings, evoking the masculinity of the seventies and eighties, with similarities to Azzaro Pour Homme in certain phases. Exotic on the sensual side, it can be wild and intimidating, striking and attractive due to its refinement. Slightly powdery, sweet, and spiced, similar to Calvin Klein’s Obsession. The box alone smells of roses. It makes you remember and feel other eras. There are not many current fragrances that smell like this (the Bijan website mentions 98 high-quality ingredients: citrus, sandalwood, musk, patchouli, and amber). Those notes give it that refined, exotic forest and barber-shop smell. Bijan Men smells like you have thousands of dollars in your pocket: it is more beautiful and perfect than many expensive fragrances.
Well, well, a hedgehog. Yes, a lovely and charming hedgehog curled up in itself, a tight ball. Each of its million notes is a thorn; all shoot off in different directions with equal force. Although generally the opening smells of lime, nutmeg, rosemary, and perhaps pine. Trying to distinguish things here would be pedantic, playing the part of Alberto Morillas. Look, I smoke, I collect perfumes as a hobby; I don’t have, nor do I want, a master’s degree. Basically, this is a classic fougère, hyper, I repeat, hyper-sparkling and invigorating. Very bright, very sharp, and very well made. I will always keep this as my number one of this type until experience proves otherwise, up against Masculin 2 Black Intense. Yes, something as simple as that, a damn masterpiece. And this fits that line, but it is more complex. No, it is not difficult; for those of you who like a classic, it is docile, but it is a frenzy of everything, so much, and all at once. I like the roughness of the clove, that dry, gritty texture, and this has it. The little flowers tame the madness of herbs and spices, and everything else, toooood everything else, you don’t feel it because it’s impossible, but you know it’s there. A lifetime fragrance in an hyper-acid and hyper-green version. Very, but very pleasant. Pity that the performance on me is just five hours, although perhaps it is longer and I simply don’t notice. Close to the skin and with a warm body, it covers you, subtly but it does. When it launched it must have been a beast; it isn’t quite as much so now, but it is worth it if you enjoy radical, well-made ‘barber’ scents.