Fragrance comparison

Mahana vs Meftun

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Mahana

Fulton & Roark · 2020

4.0027 votes

Rank #36,713 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Meftun

Regalien

3.9290 votes

Rank #8,430 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mahana
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Meftun
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mahana1/5

Meftun4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahanaFulton & Roark

MeftunRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 70%Had 9%Want 22%

3.92/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerMeftunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

56%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeftun

SillageMeftun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMahanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy46%

sweet38%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PomeloWhite Musk

Heart1-3 hrs

CorianderBirch Leaf

Base3-5 hrs

Cedar

Top

CognacRumCorianderCinnamon

Heart

WormwoodRed BerriesBirch LeafAngelicaGinger

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoriander and Birch Leaf. Durations are only published for Mahana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall44

Winter11

Day100

Night22

Spring64

Summer15

Fall100

Winter97

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex42

Women17

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men67

Unisex26

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,430

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMeftunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahana delivers a sharp splash of ice-cold pomelo right out of the bottle. The citrus hits immediately. It smells like freshly sliced fruit pulp and bitter rind rather than a sugary soft drink. Within fifteen minutes, green birch leaf and crushed coriander seeds step forward. They bring an aromatic, coastal breeze cha…

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Meftun by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Meftun was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon; middle notes are Wormwood, Cinnamon, Red Berries, Birch Leaf, Angelica and Ginger; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette…

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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, Mahana or Meftun?

Meftun takes 4 of 5 categories. Mahana is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes; Meftun is rated 3.92/5 from 90 votes. Choose Mahana for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meftun for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mahana or Meftun?

Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 83/100, Mahana 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahana or Meftun?

Meftun projects furthest (Meftun 69/100, Mahana 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahana and Meftun smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Coriander and Birch Leaf.

Is Mahana or Meftun better for summer or winter?

Mahana suits daytime wear; Meftun suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahana and Meftun?

Mahana has top notes of Pomelo and White Musk, heart notes of Coriander and Birch Leaf, a base of Cedar. Meftun has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon, heart notes of Wormwood, Red Berries, Birch Leaf and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.