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    Mediterraneum vs. Bijan Men

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    Bijan Men wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mediterraneum vs. Bijan Men
    MediterraneumBijan Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19931987
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerClaudette Belnavis
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mediterraneum

    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy
    Balsamic

    Bijan Men

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Amber
    Leather

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Mandarin OrangeTarragonLavenderAldehydesBergamotLemon
    Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonNutmegSageRosemaryPine Needles
    Heart
    JasmineCinnamonRoseBalsam FirFougère NotesCarnationGeranium
    CarnationCinnamonSandalwoodTarragonAmberIrisYlang-YlangJasmineRoseClove
    Base
    SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumBenzoinTonka BeanStyraxVanilleOakmossAmberMusk
    LeatherPatchouliVetiverBenzoinCedarVanillaTonka BeanOakmossMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mediterraneum vs. Bijan Men
    MediterraneumBijan Men
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances demand attention. This one waits for it. The aldehydes give it a presence that sets it apart, that bright lifted quality that adds something distinctive to the opening.Mediterraneum
    This fragrance doesn't apologize for taking up space. Bold enough to assert itself in a crowded room, with a leather-and-honey drydown that holds long after you've left. Rare find at this price point.Bijan Men