Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Soleil Du Maroc Parfum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 483 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #22,891 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Soleil Du Maroc Parfum

Lumira

4.0012 votes

Rank #48,721 CitrusFresh Spicy

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.
Soleil Du Maroc Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Meydan4/5

Soleil Du Maroc Parfum1/5

Ratings & consensus: Meydan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: Soleil Du Maroc Parfum
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

Soleil Du Maroc ParfumLumira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 7%Want 56%

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

42%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSoleil Du Maroc ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

woody60%

powdery50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Top

LimeLemongrassCardamomGingerBasil LeafNutmeg

Heart

Gurjan balsamClary Sage

Base

CedarMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. 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–

Spring57

Summer100

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Soleil Du Maroc Parfum opens with a sharp, bright burst of lime and lemongrass that cuts through the heat. As it settles, earthy cardamom and ginger bring a spicy depth, balanced by a base of agarwood and creamy vanilla. It is a striking choice for hot summer days when you need something clean, spiced, and long-lastin…

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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 Soleil Du Maroc Parfum?

Meydan takes 4 of 5 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Soleil Du Maroc Parfum is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Soleil Du Maroc Parfum for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Soleil Du Maroc Parfum?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Soleil Du Maroc Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Soleil Du Maroc Parfum?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Soleil Du Maroc Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Soleil Du Maroc Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

Is Meydan or Soleil Du Maroc Parfum better for summer or winter?

Soleil Du Maroc Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Soleil Du Maroc Parfum?

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. Soleil Du Maroc Parfum has top notes of Lime, Lemongrass, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Gurjan balsam and Clary Sage, a base of Cedar, Musk, Vanilla and Agarwood (Oud).