Megaleion vs Upper Class
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Upper Class takes 4 of 5 categories.
MegaleionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Upper ClassChoose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Megaleion1/5
Upper Class4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Megaleion
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Upper Class
- Sillage & projection
- Upper Class
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Upper Class
- Fragranxe ranking
- Upper Class
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MegaleionDSH PerfumesUpper ClassRoyal CrownWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.24/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 19%Had 11%Want 70%
3.91/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerMegaleionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
46%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
10%Hate
134 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUpper Class
SillageUpper Class
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 spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
balsamic69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
sweet92%
iris84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
woody61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CinnamonIncenseRed WineLabdanumAmberOlibanumNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)MyrtleCassiaIndian PatchouliLemongrassPeru Balsam
No top / heart / base split published
Top20-30 mins
RaspberryLeatherCorianderBlack and Pink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Tuscan IrisOlibanumCedarAgarwood (Oud)
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhVanilla AbsoluteOakmossAmbergrisLabdanumGray Musk
Category winnerUpper ClassLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer43
Fall0
Winter71
Day100
Night87
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#22,149
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#14,658
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerUpper ClassHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMegaleion 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 →Royal Crown Upper Class blends juicy, tart raspberry with a remarkably soft leather jacket aroma that skips the harsh smoky bite of typical leather perfumes. A pinch of crushed coriander and pink pepper adds a crisp, sparkling kick upfront before melting into a heart of velvety Tuscan iris, soothing incense, and gentl…
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, Megaleion or Upper Class?
Upper Class takes 4 of 5 categories. Megaleion is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Upper Class is rated 3.91/5 from 134 votes. Choose Megaleion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Upper Class for a amber and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Megaleion or Upper Class?
Upper Class lasts longest (Upper Class 69/100, Megaleion 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Megaleion or Upper Class?
Upper Class projects furthest (Upper Class 62/100, Megaleion 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Megaleion and Upper Class smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Labdanum and Olibanum.
Is Megaleion or Upper Class better for summer or winter?
Megaleion suits evening wear; Upper Class suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Megaleion and Upper Class?
Megaleion features Cinnamon, Incense, Red Wine, Labdanum and Amber. Upper Class has top notes of Raspberry, Leather, Coriander and Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuscan Iris, Olibanum, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Myrrh, Vanilla Absolute, Oakmoss and Ambergris.
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