Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Volpe Master

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 515 ratings analysed

5 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #22,930 WoodyLeather

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61%scent match

Closely related

Volpe Master

Eudora

3.7744 votes

Rank #30,822 WoodyAromatic

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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.
Volpe Master
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Meydan5/7

Volpe Master2/7

Ratings & consensus: Meydan
Community sentiment: Meydan
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: Volpe Master
Versatility: Volpe Master
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

Volpe MasterEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%

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

23%Love

41%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value73

Category winnerVolpe MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm 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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCorianderGeraniumPepperRosemary

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumAmberPatchouliCoumarinVanillaSandalwoodAccord Eudora®Cashmeran

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Volpe Master, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring36

Summer9

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerVolpe MasterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Date 36%Work 23%Party 21%Casual 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,822

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

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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Eudora Volpe Master brings a burst of zesty bergamot, chilled mint, and sharp green cardamom straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush calms quickly. Within twenty minutes, warm nutmeg, black pepper, and earthy geranium take over the heart, wrapping your skin in a dry, bracing heat. The base settles into a c…

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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 Volpe Master?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Volpe Master is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Volpe Master for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Volpe Master?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Volpe Master 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Volpe Master?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Volpe Master 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Volpe Master smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Meydan or Volpe Master better for summer or winter?

For summer, Meydan is the stronger pick. For winter, Meydan is the stronger pick. Volpe Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Volpe Master?

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. Volpe Master has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.