Fragrance comparison

Endymion vs Meidum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,313 ratings analysed

Endymion

Penhaligon's

3.912,270 votes

Rank #1,503 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Meidum

Nilafar du Nil

4.1243 votes

Rank #14,326 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meidum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Endymion
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Meidum
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Endymion2/7

Meidum5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EndymionPenhaligon's

MeidumNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 2,270 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

Category winnerMeidumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,800 votes

50%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerEndymionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeidum

SillageMeidum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMeidumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

metallic69%

amber61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotSageMandarin Orange

Heart

CoffeeGeranium

Base

LeatherCardamonSandalwoodVetiverNutmegMyrhhBlack PepperMusk

Top

CardamomLavenderSageBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Metallic notesCoffeeNutmegRose

Base

OlibanumMyrhhLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall85

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMeidumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,503

PerfumerFragrance Resources

Launched—

Reviews294

Overall rank#14,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEndymionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Endymion opens with brisk lavender, bergamot and sage, then settles into a smoother mix of soft leather, woods and a faintly bitter coffee nuance. It reads as polished, romantic and quietly masculine rather than loud. Most wearers seem to treat it as an intimate, barbershop-leaning scent with a refined drydown. If you…

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Meidum by Nilafar du Nil is a striking unisex scent blending aromatic lavender, earthy cardamom, and a distinct metallic edge. It offers a sophisticated, professional profile that performs well in moderate weather. This fragrance suits those who prefer structured, dry, and spicy compositions over cloying sweetness, ma…

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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, Endymion or Meidum?

Meidum takes 5 of 7 categories. Endymion is rated 3.91/5 from 2,270 votes; Meidum is rated 4.12/5 from 43 votes. Choose Endymion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Meidum for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Endymion or Meidum?

Meidum lasts longest (Meidum 75/100, Endymion 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Endymion or Meidum?

Meidum projects furthest (Meidum 70/100, Endymion 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Endymion and Meidum smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange.

Is Endymion or Meidum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Meidum is the stronger pick. For winter, Endymion is the stronger pick. Meidum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Endymion and Meidum?

Endymion has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Sage and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coffee and Geranium, a base of Leather, Cardamon, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Meidum has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Metallic notes, Coffee, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Olibanum, Myrhh and Leather.