Fragrance comparison

Mahjoun vs Meidum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

Mahjoun

DSH Perfumes

3.8850 votes

Rank #20,003 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

7 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 7 of 7 categories.

Mahjoun
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Meidum
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mahjoun0/7

Meidum7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahjounDSH Perfumes

MeidumNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

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

42%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

50%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMeidumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeidum

SillageMeidum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMeidumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

nutty69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

metallic69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondLavenderCardamomAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyDatesHazelnutFigNutmegRoseAfrican Orange Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonAmberSandalwoodMyrhhCloveOlibanumVirginia Cedar

Top

CardamomLavenderSageBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Metallic notesCoffeeNutmegRose

Base

OlibanumMyrhhLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Rose. Durations are only published for Mahjoun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer30

Fall80

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall85

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerMeidumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,003

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#14,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMeidumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DSH Perfumes Mahjoun is an artisanal spiced gourmand inspired by traditional Moroccan date confections. It opens with an unmistakable crunch of bitter almond, brisk Amalfi lemon, and aromatic green cardamom before plunging into a dense heart of sticky dates, white honey, and roasted hazelnuts. The scent warms up quick…

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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, Mahjoun or Meidum?

Meidum takes 7 of 7 categories. Mahjoun is rated 3.88/5 from 50 votes; Meidum is rated 4.12/5 from 43 votes. Choose Mahjoun for a sweet and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Meidum for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mahjoun or Meidum?

Meidum lasts longest (Meidum 75/100, Mahjoun 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahjoun or Meidum?

Meidum projects furthest (Meidum 70/100, Mahjoun 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahjoun and Meidum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Mahjoun or Meidum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mahjoun and Meidum?

Mahjoun has top notes of Almond, Lavender, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of White Honey, Dates, Hazelnut and Fig, a base of Cinnamon, Amber, Sandalwood and Myrhh. 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.