Fragrance comparison

Meydan vs Zodiac Lunaris

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 485 ratings analysed

4 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #25,257 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Zodiac Lunaris

PARIS CORNER

3.5014 votes

Rank #57,084 AmberWarm 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.
Zodiac Lunaris
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Meydan4/5

Zodiac Lunaris1/5

Ratings & consensus: Meydan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: Zodiac Lunaris
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

Zodiac LunarisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 26%Had 2%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

36%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value64

Category winnerZodiac LunarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

leather69%

oud61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, leather 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

Top1 to 2 hours

NutmegLiquorCinnamonCardamom

Heart3 to 4 hours

LeatherNutty NotesAmberCashmere Wood

Base5 to 8 hours

BenzoinOudVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Leather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Zodiac Lunaris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

Men54

Unisex46

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

Reviews →

Zodiac Lunaris by PARIS CORNER is a dense, warming oriental spicy perfume released in 2025. It introduces itself with an aromatic burst of nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and boozy liquor that reminds many wearers of spiced cola. As the initial sharpness settles, a richer texture emerges through smooth leather, nutty note…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Citrus BrasilisGranadoWINNER vs

Humor à VistaNaturaRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Michalsky Berlin Fame For MenMichael MichalskyWINNER vs

Sport RacingJacques BattiniRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Versailles ShotgunVersaillesRUNNER-UP vs

Black AvaritiaMemoize LondonWINNER

1 person compared this today

Dans Ma Bulle Eau de ToiletteCarvenWINNER vs

NefertariAtelier Segall & BaruttiRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Meydan or Zodiac Lunaris?

Meydan takes 4 of 5 categories. Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes; Zodiac Lunaris is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Zodiac Lunaris for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Meydan or Zodiac Lunaris?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Zodiac Lunaris 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Meydan or Zodiac Lunaris?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Zodiac Lunaris 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Meydan and Zodiac Lunaris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, leather and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Leather and Patchouli.

Is Meydan or Zodiac Lunaris better for summer or winter?

Zodiac Lunaris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meydan and Zodiac Lunaris?

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. Zodiac Lunaris has top notes of Nutmeg, Liquor, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Nutty Notes, Amber and Cashmere Wood, a base of Benzoin, Oud, Vanilla and Patchouli.