Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Rehab

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7,070 ratings analysed

5 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #25,115 WoodyLeather

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Rehab

Initio Parfums Prives

4.206,599 votes

Rank #381 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Rehab
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Meydan5/7

Rehab2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

RehabInitio Parfums Prives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 6,599 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

51%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

4,403 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRehabBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

lavender70%

musky60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match46%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

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

CedarVetiverPatchouli

Base

SandalwoodMuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Cedar and Patchouli. 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–

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMeydanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men30

Unisex54

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews900

Category winnerRehabHigher 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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Rehab by Initio Parfums Prives offers a soothing, woody aromatic experience centered on creamy sandalwood, aromatic lavender, and subtle tobacco undertones. It strikes a balance between fresh and sweet, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in professional or casual settings. This scent avoids harsh edges, provi…

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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 Rehab?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Rehab is rated 4.20/5 from 6,599 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Rehab for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Rehab?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Rehab 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Rehab?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Rehab 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Rehab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Meydan or Rehab better for summer or winter?

For summer, Meydan is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Rehab?

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. Rehab has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Guaiac Wood.