Men Eau de Parfum vs Maja Eau de Parfum

Men

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1987	Year	1921
£	Price Tier	£

Maja

ScentArt

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Men

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Maja

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Men

Bijan Men is pure 80s powerhouse, and it's a divisive one. You'll either love its unapologetic, complex blend of moss and spice, or you'll find it an overwhelming, dated monstrosity. Handle with caution, and maybe check the batch code if you're chasing that vintage oakmoss glory.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Maja

Maja (modern) is a subtle, spicy floral that's sadly a shadow of its vintage self. While the current formulation offers a pleasant, soft warmth, it's widely regarded as a pale imitation of the original's rich, complex allure. Expect a gentle whispers rather than a dramatic statement.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	10%
Floral	16%	26%
Fruity	4%	1%
Green	12%	7%
Sweet	22%	22%
Warm	17%	20%
Woody	16%	12%
Earthy	12%	17%
Animalic	8%	6%
Fresh	13%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Men EdP

Maja EdP

Notes

Only in Men

Sage 15% Nutmeg 14% Lavender 13% Lemon 11% Mandarin 10% Bergamot 10% Fruity 10% Pine 8% Rosemary 8%

Only in Maja

Geranium 32% Citrus 27% Tobacco 21% Orange Blossom 20%

Shared Notes

Carnation 12% vs 18%

Jasmine 9% vs 9%

Rose 8% vs 15%

Clove 7% vs 17%

Only in Men

Cinnamon 11% Sandalwood 11% Tarragon 10% Amber 10% Iris 9% Ylang-Ylang 9%

Only in Maja

Nutmeg 16% Lavender 13% Leather 11%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 12% vs 24%

Benzoin 10% vs 16%

Tonka Bean 8% vs 14%

Oakmoss 6% vs 14%

Only in Men

Leather 14% Musk 12% Vetiver 10% Cedar 10% Vanilla 9% Honey 7%

Only in Maja

Amber 16% Cypress 14%

Accords

Men Maja

100%

Aromatic

64%

89%

Warm Spicy

100%

94%

Woody

47%

63%

Fresh Spicy

81%

62%

Floral

69%

65%

Powdery

62%

Amber

Rose

62%

61%

Leather

58%

Citrus

46%

57%

Patchouli

52%

Aromatic shared

100%

64%

Warm Spicy shared

89%

100%

Woody shared

94%

47%

Fresh Spicy shared

63%

81%

Floral shared

62%

69%

Powdery

65%

Amber

62%

Rose

62%

Leather

61%

Citrus shared

58%

46%

Patchouli shared

57%

52%

Performance

Men Maja

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Men

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date Casual

This is a beast mode fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for most office environments where it could easily overwhelm. Its complex, rich nature lends itself better to formal events or cooler weather casual wear, while a date night application needs to be light-handed. It's far too heavy for sport.

Maja

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its generally soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for casual wear or an office setting where subtlety is key. The warm spicy and floral accords might be too comforting for strenuous sport, and its understated nature might get lost in a loud formal environment.