Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs MS Harmony Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

3 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #25,307 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

MS Harmony Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.899 votes

Rank #51,758 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MS Harmony Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Meydan3/4

MS Harmony Intense1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: MS Harmony Intense
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

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

MS Harmony IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMS Harmony IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

cinnamon30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

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

Notes

CardamomVetiverPepperCinnamonMuskEbonyCedarNutmegSaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cedar. Durations are only published for MS Harmony Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,758

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

MS Harmony Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is a warm spicy woody fragrance created for men who appreciate cozy, aromatic profiles. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pepper and fragrant cardamom, creating an immediate prickle of dry spice. As it settles, nutmeg, saffron, and cinnamon add a glowing warmth that feel…

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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, Meydan or MS Harmony Intense?

Meydan takes 3 of 4 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; MS Harmony Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose MS Harmony Intense for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or MS Harmony Intense?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, MS Harmony Intense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or MS Harmony Intense?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, MS Harmony Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and MS Harmony Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Meydan or MS Harmony Intense better for summer or winter?

MS Harmony Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and MS Harmony Intense?

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. MS Harmony Intense features Cardamom, Vetiver, Pepper, Cinnamon and Musk.