Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs The Man Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 500 ratings analysed

5 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #25,307 WoodyLeather

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62%scent match

Closely related

The Man Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

4.2129 votes

Rank #26,755 Warm SpicyWoody

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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.
The Man Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Meydan5/7

The Man Intense2/7

Ratings & consensus: Meydan
Community sentiment: Meydan
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: The Man Intense
Versatility: The Man Intense
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

The Man IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

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

48%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value57

Category winnerThe Man IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, warm 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

LavenderGrapefruitMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonBlack PepperCardamomCypressTonka BeanPraline

Base4 to 6 hours

TobaccoAmberPatchouliVetiverLabdanumMuskBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cypress, Cardamom and Tobacco. Durations are only published for The Man Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerThe Man IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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The Man Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is an oriental fougere that balances bright citrus with dense, sweet woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange tempered by clean lavender. As the initial freshness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of cinnamon, black pepper, ca…

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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 The Man Intense?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; The Man Intense is rated 4.21/5 from 29 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose The Man Intense for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or The Man Intense?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, The Man Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or The Man Intense?

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

Do Meydan and The Man Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cypress, Cardamom and Tobacco.

Is Meydan or The Man Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Man Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. The Man Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and The Man Intense?

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. The Man Intense has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Patchouli and Vetiver.