Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Rebel Hero Wanted

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 483 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #24,179 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Rebel Hero Wanted

Mango

4.3312 votes

Rank #39,325 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 4 of 5 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rebel Hero Wanted
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Meydan4/5

Rebel Hero Wanted1/5

Ratings & consensus: Meydan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: Rebel Hero Wanted
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

Rebel Hero WantedMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 43%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRebel Hero WantedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, leather 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

AppleGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Aromatic SpicesPraline

Base5-7 hrs

AmberLeatherPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesCedar, Leather, Patchouli and Amber. Durations are only published for Rebel Hero Wanted, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Date 28%Party 24%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,325

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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Mango Rebel Hero Wanted is an easygoing men's fragrance that pairs tart grapefruit and crisp green apple with a warm, nutty praline core. Sprayed on skin, the bright fruit quickly gives way to aromatic spices, smooth amber, and a soft hint of jacket leather. It avoids feeling overly heavy or sticky. Instead, the cedar…

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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 Rebel Hero Wanted?

Meydan takes 4 of 5 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Rebel Hero Wanted is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rebel Hero Wanted for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Rebel Hero Wanted?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Rebel Hero Wanted 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Rebel Hero Wanted?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Rebel Hero Wanted 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Rebel Hero Wanted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Leather, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Meydan or Rebel Hero Wanted better for summer or winter?

Rebel Hero Wanted suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Rebel Hero Wanted?

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. Rebel Hero Wanted has top notes of Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Aromatic Spices and Praline, a base of Amber, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar.