Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Or de Calambac

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 640 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #25,031 WoodyLeather

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Or de Calambac

Chopard · 2019

4.07169 votes

Rank #10,619 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 4 of 7 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Or de Calambac
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Meydan4/7

Or de Calambac3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Or de CalambacChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value39

Category winnerOr de CalambacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and 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

Star AnisePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress

InformationalShared notesCypress, Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men33

Unisex55

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,619

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher 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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Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …

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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 Or de Calambac?

Meydan takes 4 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Or de Calambac?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Or de Calambac?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Or de Calambac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum and Vetiver.

Is Meydan or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Or de Calambac is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Or de Calambac?

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. Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).