Fragrance comparison

DEV #1: Foreplay vs Megaleion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 348 ratings analysed

3 wins

DEV #1: Foreplay

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

3.90331 votes

Rank #2,696 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Megaleion

DSH Perfumes

4.2417 votes

Rank #23,161 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DEV #1: Foreplay takes 3 of 4 categories.

DEV #1: Foreplay
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Megaleion
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

DEV #1: Foreplay3/4

Megaleion1/4

Ratings & consensus: Megaleion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DEV #1: Foreplay
Sillage & projection: DEV #1: Foreplay
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DEV #1: Foreplay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DEV #1: ForeplayOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

MegaleionDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 331 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%

Category winnerMegaleionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

273 votes

47%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDEV #1: Foreplay

SillageDEV #1: Foreplay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky91%

woody83%

animalic74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumLabdanumTolu BalsamHyraxAgarwood (Oud)Woody NotesCivetBeeswaxThujaCinnamonAmbergrisBlack Vanilla Husk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CinnamonIncenseRed WineLabdanumAmberOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrtleCassiaIndian PatchouliLemongrassPeru Balsam

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Labdanum and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Megaleion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#23,161

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerDEV #1: ForeplayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DEV #1: Foreplay by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Reviews →

Megaleion by DSH Perfumes is a dry, resinous oriental fragrance built on ancient perfumery traditions. Created by perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz in 2013, the composition centers on warm spices, sacred gums, and dark woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cassia, cinnamon, and tart bergamot alongside tangy red win…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, DEV #1: Foreplay or Megaleion?

DEV #1: Foreplay takes 3 of 4 categories. DEV #1: Foreplay is rated 3.90/5 from 331 votes; Megaleion is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose DEV #1: Foreplay for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Megaleion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, DEV #1: Foreplay or Megaleion?

DEV #1: Foreplay lasts longest (DEV #1: Foreplay 81/100, Megaleion 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DEV #1: Foreplay or Megaleion?

DEV #1: Foreplay projects furthest (DEV #1: Foreplay 67/100, Megaleion 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DEV #1: Foreplay and Megaleion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Labdanum and Cinnamon.

Is DEV #1: Foreplay or Megaleion better for summer or winter?

Megaleion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DEV #1: Foreplay and Megaleion?

DEV #1: Foreplay features Olibanum, Labdanum, Tolu Balsam, Hyrax and Agarwood (Oud). Megaleion features Cinnamon, Incense, Red Wine, Labdanum and Amber.