Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Ooz

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 474 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,046 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Ooz

Panouge

3.673 votes

Rank #54,558 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 4 of 4 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ooz
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Meydan4/4

Ooz0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

OozPanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%

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

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMeydanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh 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

ApplePepperBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LabdanumLavenderGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliVetiverCedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Cedar. Durations are only published for Ooz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,558

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Panouge Ooz is a straightforward woody aromatic fragrance designed for men who want a clean, no-fuss daily signature. The scent opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a lively prickle of black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruity sparkle settles into an aromatic core of French …

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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 Ooz?

Meydan takes 4 of 4 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Ooz is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ooz for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Ooz?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Ooz 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Ooz?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Ooz 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Ooz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Meydan or Ooz better for summer or winter?

Ooz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Ooz?

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. Ooz has top notes of Apple, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cedar and Ambroxan.