Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs La Danza

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

5 wins

Meydan

Gulf Orchid

4.6010 votes

Rank #39,059 CitrusPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

La Danza

Zepter

3.5917 votes

Rank #55,889 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 5 of 5 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Danza
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Meydan5/5

La Danza0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanGulf Orchid

La DanzaZepter

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

3.59/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 35%Had 42%Want 24%

Category winnerMeydanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

29%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMeydanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderCitrusesVerbenaGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumJasmineVioletOrris

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

GrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangePeachGalbanum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacYlang-YlangJasmineCyclamenRoseOrris

Base

OakmossVetiverLabdanumBenzoinTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Jasmine, Violet and Orris. Durations are only published for Meydan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer67

Fall100

Winter78

Day100

Night53

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex58

Women17

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMeydanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meydan by Gulf Orchid delivers a brisk slap of crushed verbena, tart citruses, and fresh green notes straight out of the nozzle. The initial blast feels sharp and crisp. Give it five minutes. As the sharp alcohol flash recedes, clean French lavender merges with bittersweet galbanum and velvety orris root. The texture …

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La Danza by Zepter opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, fizzy aldehydes, and bright grapefruit. The initial spray delivers an immediate snap of green citrus that feels crisp and energetic. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward an expansive bouquet dominated by clean violet, lilac, and sweet ylan…

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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, Meydan or La Danza?

Meydan takes 5 of 5 categories. Meydan is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes; La Danza is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Meydan for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Danza for a citrus and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or La Danza?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 82/100, La Danza 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or La Danza?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 72/100, La Danza 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and La Danza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Jasmine, Violet and Orris.

Is Meydan or La Danza better for summer or winter?

Meydan suits daytime wear; La Danza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and La Danza?

Meydan has top notes of Lavender, Citruses, Verbena and Green Notes, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Violet and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. La Danza has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Benzoin.