Men Eau de Parfum vs Essencial Elixir Eau de Parfum

Men

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1987	Year	2017
£	Price Tier	££

Essencial Elixir

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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.

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Our Verdict - Essencial Elixir

This Brazilian gem is a darker, boozier take on CH Men Prive, delivering a smoother, more sophisticated, and frankly, better blended experience. It's a proper grown-up scent, perfect for making a statement without shouting. Top marks for luxury on a budget.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	9%	9%
Floral	16%	13%
Fruity	4%	3%
Green	12%	12%
Sweet	22%	15%
Warm	17%	18%
Woody	16%	16%
Earthy	12%	13%
Animalic	8%	12%
Fresh	13%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Men EdP

Essencial Elixir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Sage 15% vs 9%

Lemon 10% vs 10%

Mandarin 10% vs 11%

Only in Men

Nutmeg 14% Lavender 13% Bergamot 10% Fruity 10% Pine 8% Rosemary 8%

Only in Essencial Elixir

Cardamom 14% Pepper 13% Pink Pepper 12% Grapefruit 10% Redcurrant Leaf 10% Juniper 10%

Only in Men

Carnation 13% Cinnamon 11% Sandalwood 11% Tarragon 10% Amber 10% Iris 9% Ylang-Ylang 9% Jasmine 9% Rose 9% Clove 7%

Only in Essencial Elixir

Leather 36% Lavender 23% Violet 22% Geranium 19%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 12% vs 9%

Musk 11% vs 10%

Vetiver 10% vs 9%

Benzoin 10% vs 11%

Cedar 9% vs 10%

Vanilla 9% vs 13%

Oakmoss 6% vs 9%

Only in Men

Leather 14% Tonka Bean 8% Honey 7%

Only in Essencial Elixir

Cognac 16% Sandalwood 10%

Accords

Men Essencial Elixir

100%

Aromatic

77%

94%

Woody

100%

89%

Warm Spicy

87%

61%

Leather

69%

65%

Powdery

60%

63%

Fresh Spicy

62%

Amber

49%

62%

Floral

Vanilla

58%

Citrus

52%

57%

Patchouli

Animalic

52%

Aromatic shared

100%

77%

Woody shared

94%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

89%

87%

Leather shared

61%

69%

Powdery shared

65%

60%

Fresh Spicy shared

63%

62%

Amber shared

62%

49%

Floral

62%

Vanilla

58%

Citrus shared

58%

52%

Patchouli

57%

Animalic

52%

Performance

Men Essencial Elixir

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

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.

Essencial Elixir

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong sillage and prominent boozy-leather accords make it less suitable for office wear, but its elegant and warm profile is perfect for dates, evening events, and formal gatherings. The powerful projection can be invasive in close quarters, while its complex depth is wasted on casual sports.