Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs Meydan

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 485 ratings analysed

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,850 PowderyViolet

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24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,067 WoodyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Fibonacci1/5

Meydan4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

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

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMeydanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronLavenderCypressStyraxCardamomNutmegBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoGeraniumCedarCashmeranLily-of-the-ValleyLabdanumJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Saffron and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day85

Night100

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFibonacciHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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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, Fibonacci or Meydan?

Meydan takes 4 of 5 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or Meydan?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Fibonacci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or Meydan?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Fibonacci 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fibonacci and Meydan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is Fibonacci or Meydan better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and Meydan?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). 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.