Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Saharian Wind

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,437 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #24,179 WoodyLeather

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65%scent match

Closely related

Saharian Wind

Mancera

4.07966 votes

Rank #2,125 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.
Saharian Wind
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Meydan4/7

Saharian Wind3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Saharian WindMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%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

42%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

966 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value59

Category winnerSaharian WindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, leather and aromatic

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

SpicesLeatherBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesTobaccoAmberVanillaPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cypress, Bergamot and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Saharian Wind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerSaharian WindMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men66

Unisex30

Women3

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,125

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerSaharian WindHigher 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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Saharian Wind by Mancera takes the dry warmth of a traditional leather fragrance and flips it with surprising aromatic freshness. The first spray delivers a crisp blast of bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and sharp suede. Within twenty minutes, the composition pivots toward an invigorating barbershop heart filled with g…

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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 Saharian Wind?

Meydan takes 4 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Saharian Wind is rated 4.07/5 from 966 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Saharian Wind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Saharian Wind?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Saharian Wind 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Saharian Wind?

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

Do Meydan and Saharian Wind smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cypress, Bergamot and Tobacco.

Is Meydan or Saharian Wind better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Meydan and Saharian Wind?

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. Saharian Wind has top notes of Spices, Leather, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Amber and Vanilla.