Labyrinth vs Megaleion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Megaleion takes 3 of 4 categories.
LabyrinthChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
MegaleionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Labyrinth1/4
Megaleion3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Megaleion
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Megaleion
- Sillage & projection
- Labyrinth
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Megaleion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LabyrinthTRNPMegaleionDSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 8%Had 6%Want 86%
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 hate50%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityMegaleion
SillageLabyrinth
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
rose53%
balsamic42%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MyrrhBitter OrangeAmberSandalwoodOlibanumRose OilSpicesAtlas Cedar
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
CinnamonIncenseRed WineLabdanumAmberOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrtleCassiaIndian PatchouliLemongrassPeru Balsam
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAmber and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Megaleion, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer40
Fall80
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,842
PerfumerTeone Reinthal
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#22,149
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerMegaleionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTRNP Labyrinth opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of bitter orange rind paired with thick, unctuous myrrh. Crafted as a pure parfum oil by Teone Reinthal in 2017, this natural blend skips airy top notes entirely in favor of immediate resinous weight. As the dark citrus settles into skin, warm amber and dry olibanum c…
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…
Reviews →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, Labyrinth or Megaleion?
Megaleion takes 3 of 4 categories. Labyrinth is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Megaleion is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Labyrinth for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Megaleion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Labyrinth or Megaleion?
Megaleion lasts longest (Megaleion 58/100, Labyrinth 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Labyrinth or Megaleion?
Labyrinth projects furthest (Labyrinth 53/100, Megaleion 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Labyrinth and Megaleion smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amber and Olibanum.
Is Labyrinth or Megaleion better for summer or winter?
Labyrinth suits evening wear; Megaleion suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Labyrinth and Megaleion?
Labyrinth features Myrrh, Bitter Orange, Amber, Sandalwood and Olibanum. Megaleion features Cinnamon, Incense, Red Wine, Labdanum and Amber.
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