Fragrance comparison

Meidum vs Muaná

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

5 wins

Meidum

Nilafar du Nil

4.1243 votes

Rank #14,326 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Muaná

Phebo

4.1428 votes

Rank #49,536 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meidum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Meidum
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Muaná
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Meidum5/7

Muaná2/7

Ratings & consensus: Meidum
Community sentiment: Muaná
Longevity: Meidum
Sillage & projection: Meidum
Value for money: Muaná
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

MuanáPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 14%Want 44%

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

32%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerMuanáMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMeidum

SillageMeidum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMuanáBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

metallic69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

amber69%

lavender61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLavenderSageBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Metallic notesCoffeeNutmegRose

Base

OlibanumMyrhhLeather

Top

LavenderSageThymeNutmegArtemisiaViolet LeavesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

SandalowoodCedarPatchouli

Base

AmberLeatherMyrhhBalsamic VinegarTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall85

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring89

Summer100

Fall78

Winter22

Day100

Night40

Category winnerMeidumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#49,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Phebo Muaná opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sage, and thyme, spiked with cool violet leaves and sharp bergamot. Nutmeg and artemisia add a dry herbal warmth early on. As the initial brightness settles, heart notes of cedarwood, patchouli, and sandalwood ground the composition in clean, dry timber. The base i…

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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 Muaná?

Meidum takes 5 of 7 categories. Meidum is rated 4.12/5 from 43 votes; Muaná is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose Meidum for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Muaná for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meidum or Muaná?

Meidum lasts longest (Meidum 75/100, Muaná 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meidum or Muaná?

Meidum projects furthest (Meidum 70/100, Muaná 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meidum and Muaná smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Meidum or Muaná better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Meidum and Muaná?

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. Muaná has top notes of Lavender, Sage, Thyme and Nutmeg, heart notes of Sandalowood, Cedar and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Myrhh and Balsamic Vinegar.