Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Petale d'Ambre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 557 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,513 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

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.
Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Meydan4/7

Petale d'Ambre3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Petale d'AmbreZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

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

24%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value78

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher 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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Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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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 Petale d'Ambre?

Meydan takes 4 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Petale d'Ambre?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Petale d'Ambre 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Petale d'Ambre?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Petale d'Ambre 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Petale d'Ambre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Meydan or Petale d'Ambre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Petale d'Ambre is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Petale d'Ambre?

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. Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood.