Bijan 1987 Edp

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Men

by Claudette Belnavis

Bijan Men is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1987, created by Claudette Belnavis. The fragrance opens with Lavender, Pine, Fruity, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, Jasmine, and Tarragon, and dries down to a base of Leather, Honey, Vetiver, and Patchouli.

Our verdict on Men: Acquired

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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Men Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9%
Floral 16%
Fruity 5%
Green 12%
Sweet 22%
Warm 17%
Woody 16%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 9%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Aromatic
100%
Woody
94%
Warm Spicy
89%
Powdery
65%
Fresh Spicy
63%

Notes

Top Notes

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

Heart Notes

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

Base Notes

Leather 14% Patchouli 13% Musk 12% Vetiver 10% Benzoin 10% Cedar 10% Vanilla 9% Tonka Bean 8% Oakmoss 7% Honey 7%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

Bijan Men punches hard from the off with an aromatic blast of lavender, pine, and zesty citrus, spiced up with nutmeg and rosemary. The heart unfurls into a rich, powdery floral tapestry of rose, iris, and jasmine, warmed by clove and cinnamon, while amber and sandalwood add depth. The grand finale is a robust, leathery embrace, sweetened by honey and vanilla, underpinned by earthy vetiver, patchouli, and a hefty dose of oakmoss.

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