Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Supernova’s Fortune

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 475 ratings analysed

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,469 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Supernova’s Fortune

The Dua Brand

4.504 votes

Rank #38,204 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Supernova’s Fortune takes 2 of 4 categories.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Supernova’s Fortune
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Meydan1/4

Supernova’s Fortune2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Supernova’s Fortune
Sillage & projection: Supernova’s Fortune
Value for money: Tie
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

Supernova’s FortuneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 85%Had 0%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySupernova’s Fortune

SillageSupernova’s Fortune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Notes

Calabrian bergamotLily of the ValleySicilian Lemonjuniper berryTobacco LeafPink PepperRose de MaiTonka BeanGrapefruitArtemisiaAmbergrisCashmeran

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Artemisia and Cashmeran. Durations are only published for Supernova’s Fortune, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,204

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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Supernova’s Fortune by The Dua Brand merges two distinct scent profiles into a single hybrid extrait de parfum. It opens with an explosive burst of tart grapefruit, juicy lime, and crisp bergamot that feels like an ice-cold citrus splash on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus bite settles, the fragrance shifts into a…

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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 Supernova’s Fortune?

Supernova’s Fortune takes 2 of 4 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Supernova’s Fortune is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Supernova’s Fortune for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Supernova’s Fortune?

They last about the same: Supernova’s Fortune 90/100, Meydan 88/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Supernova’s Fortune?

Supernova’s Fortune projects furthest (Supernova’s Fortune 88/100, Meydan 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Supernova’s Fortune smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Artemisia and Cashmeran.

Is Meydan or Supernova’s Fortune better for summer or winter?

Supernova’s Fortune suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Supernova’s Fortune?

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. Supernova’s Fortune features Calabrian bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Sicilian Lemon, juniper berry and Tobacco Leaf.