Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Unas

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 486 ratings analysed

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #22,891 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Unas

Nilafar du Nil

4.0715 votes

Rank #20,256 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter.
Unas
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Meydan2/5

Unas2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

UnasNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

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

60%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value86

Category winnerUnasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

cinnamon77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber 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

CinnamonRoseBergamot

Heart

PumpkinAlmondTobaccoNutmeg

Base

StyraxBenzoinAmberSuedeMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Tobacco. 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–

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerUnasHigher 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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Unas by Nilafar du Nil opens with a sharp cinnamon and bergamot pairing that quickly yields to a heart of roasted pumpkin and tobacco. This unisex scent settles into a persistent, resinous amber and suede base. It is a bold, cool-weather choice for those who want their fragrance to hold up through an entire autumn day…

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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 Unas?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Unas is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Unas for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Unas?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Unas 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Unas?

Projection is very close: Meydan 80/100, Unas 80/100 for sillage.

Do Meydan and Unas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Styrax, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Tobacco.

Is Meydan or Unas better for summer or winter?

Unas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Unas?

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. Unas has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Pumpkin, Almond, Tobacco and Nutmeg, a base of Styrax, Benzoin, Amber and Suede.