Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Momona

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 532 ratings analysed

6 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,571 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #24,150 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 6 of 7 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Meydan6/7

Momona1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerMeydanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

471 votes

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMeydanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronLavenderCypressStyraxCardamomNutmegBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoGeraniumCedarCashmeranLily-of-the-ValleyLabdanumJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day79

Night100

Category winnerMomonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,150

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMeydanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meydan opens with a sharp burst of green cypress, bitter artemisia, and medicinal saffron that immediately signals an uncompromising Arabian leather scent. As the top notes quiet down, dark tobacco and smoky agarwood emerge alongside a spicy geranium heart. The base settles into a heavy, dark leather wrapped in patcho…

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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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 Momona?

Meydan takes 6 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Momona?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Momona 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Momona?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Momona 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Momona smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Meydan or Momona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Momona is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. Momona suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Momona?

Meydan has top notes of Saffron, Lavender, Cypress and Styrax, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Geranium and Cedar, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.