Fragrance comparison

La Bohéme vs Meydan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 610 ratings analysed

La Bohéme

Superz.

3.95139 votes

Rank #8,534 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,518 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories.

La Bohéme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

La Bohéme2/7

Meydan5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La BohémeSuperz.

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 44%Had 14%Want 43%

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

26%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

13%Hate

112 votes

69%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

471 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLa BohémeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

fruity44%

fresh30%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitLemonJuniper BerriesGingerBlack CurrantMuskMossGeraniumVetiverCedarPink PepperAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronLavenderCypressStyraxCardamomNutmegBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoGeraniumCedarCashmeranLily-of-the-ValleyLabdanumJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesMusk, Geranium, Vetiver and Cedar. 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

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMeydanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex23

Women3

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,534

PerfumerÖzge Erdoğmuş Altınel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#23,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa BohémeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Bohéme by Superz. centers on a bright, zesty grapefruit and lemon profile backed by sharp juniper berries. Designed for men, it offers a crisp, aromatic experience suited for sweltering summer days. The fragrance maintains a fresh, citrus-forward character from application through to the dry-down, making it a relia…

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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, La Bohéme or Meydan?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories. La Bohéme is rated 3.95/5 from 139 votes; Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes. Choose La Bohéme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, La Bohéme or Meydan?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, La Bohéme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Bohéme or Meydan?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, La Bohéme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Bohéme and Meydan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk, Geranium, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is La Bohéme or Meydan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Meydan is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Bohéme and Meydan?

La Bohéme features Grapefruit, Lemon, Juniper Berries, Ginger and Black Currant. 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.