Fragrance comparison

American Gold vs Meydan

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 481 ratings analysed

4 wins

American Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.5010 votes

Rank #20,074 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,046 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

American Gold
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

American Gold4/5

Meydan1/5

Ratings & consensus: Meydan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: American Gold
Sillage & projection: American Gold
Value for money: American Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: American Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

American GoldPure Gold Perfumes

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerMeydanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

69%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

471 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAmerican Gold

SillageAmerican Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAmerican GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

powdery60%

bitter50%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotLavenderRosemaryCarrot SeedsGrapefruitCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesClovesNutmegPatchouliCedarSandalwoodLeatherAmber

Base8-11 hrs

Woody NotesTonka BeanVanillaAnimal notes

Top

SaffronLavenderCypressStyraxCardamomNutmegBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoGeraniumCedarCashmeranLily-of-the-ValleyLabdanumJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Cardamom. Durations are only published for American Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 15%

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,074

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmerican GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

American Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes cuts through the air with a brisk, bitter snap. Expect a sharp five-second alcohol burst before the oils warm. Then, aromatic lavender, bitter artemisia, and cool crushed cardamom arrive in unison. It feels dry and brisk. An unusual carrot seed note surfaces early, adding an earthy,…

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Meydan opens with a sharp burst of green cypress, bitter artemisia, and medicinal saffron that immediately signals an uncompromising Arabian leather scent. As the top notes quiet down, dark tobacco and smoky agarwood emerge alongside a spicy geranium heart. The base settles into a heavy, dark leather wrapped in patcho…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, American Gold or Meydan?

American Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. American Gold is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes; Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes. Choose American Gold for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, American Gold or Meydan?

American Gold lasts longest (American Gold 93/100, Meydan 88/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, American Gold or Meydan?

American Gold projects furthest (American Gold 91/100, Meydan 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do American Gold and Meydan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is American Gold or Meydan better for summer or winter?

American Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in American Gold and Meydan?

American Gold has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary, heart notes of Floral Notes, Cloves, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Animal notes. Meydan has top notes of Saffron, Lavender, Cypress and Styrax, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.