Fragrance comparison

Meidum vs Mahjoun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

7 wins

Meidum

Nilafar du Nil

4.1243 votes

Rank #14,326 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Mahjoun

DSH Perfumes

3.8850 votes

Rank #20,003 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meidum takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Meidum7/7

Mahjoun0/7

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

MeidumNilafar du Nil

MahjounDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

3.88/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 14%Had 8%Want 78%

Category winnerMeidumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

42%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerMeidumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMeidum

SillageMeidum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMeidumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

metallic69%

amber61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

nutty69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLavenderSageBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Metallic notesCoffeeNutmegRose

Base

OlibanumMyrhhLeather

Top15-30 mins

AlmondLavenderCardamomAmalfi LemonOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyDatesHazelnutFigNutmegRoseAfrican Orange Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

CinnamonAmberSandalwoodMyrhhCloveOlibanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, 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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall85

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring30

Summer30

Fall80

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerMeidumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#20,003

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMeidumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Meidum or Mahjoun?

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

Which lasts longer, Meidum or Mahjoun?

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

Which projects more, Meidum or Mahjoun?

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

Do Meidum and Mahjoun smell similar?

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

Is Meidum or Mahjoun better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Meidum and Mahjoun?

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. 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.