Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Original 1910

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 617 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,005 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Original 1910

Everlast

4.05146 votes

Rank #4,928 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Original 1910
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Meydan4/7

Original 19103/7

Ratings & consensus: Meydan
Community sentiment: Meydan
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: Original 1910
Versatility: Original 1910
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Original 1910

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Original 1910Everlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 54%Had 27%Want 19%

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

34%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value93

Category winnerOriginal 1910Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLimeLavenderMintGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CinnamonNutmegTarragonCypressGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliLeatherGuaiac WoodTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cypress, Nutmeg and Geranium. Durations are only published for Original 1910, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night41

Category winnerOriginal 1910Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men92

Unisex6

Women3

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Category winnerOriginal 1910Higher 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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Everlast Original 1910 brings an unexpectedly lively mix of crisp citrus and barbershop warmth to a classic men's cologne frame. The first spritz hits hard with sour lime, sharp grapefruit, and a cool punch of garden mint. It wakes you up fast. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into dry nutmeg, cinnamon …

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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 Original 1910?

Meydan takes 4 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Original 1910 is rated 4.05/5 from 146 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Original 1910 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Original 1910?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Original 1910 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Original 1910?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Original 1910 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Original 1910 smell similar?

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

Is Meydan or Original 1910 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Original 1910 is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. Original 1910 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Original 1910?

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. Original 1910 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Cypress, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Tonka Bean.