Fragrance comparison

Naram's Savage Elixir vs Meydan

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 472 ratings analysed

Naram's Savage Elixir

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #48,163 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #23,482 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 3 of 4 categories.

Naram's Savage Elixir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Naram's Savage Elixir1/4

Meydan3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Meydan
Sillage & projection: Meydan
Value for money: Naram's Savage Elixir
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

Naram's Savage ElixirThe Dua Brand

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

69%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

471 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNaram's Savage ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Sichuan PepperGuaiac WoodPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliTangerineBergamotLavenderGeraniumLabdanumCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronLavenderCypressStyraxCardamomNutmegBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoGeraniumCedarCashmeranLily-of-the-ValleyLabdanumJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Naram's Savage Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 33%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 15%

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,163

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMeydanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naram's Savage Elixir by The Dua Brand brings together the fiery, peppery punch of modern blue colognes and the thick, cozy warmth of classic amber musk. It opens with sharp bergamot, cracked Sichuan pepper, and warm cinnamon that instantly grab your attention with a bold, radiant kick. As the initial blast calms down…

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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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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, Naram's Savage Elixir or Meydan?

Meydan takes 3 of 4 categories. Naram's Savage Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes. Choose Naram's Savage Elixir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Naram's Savage Elixir or Meydan?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Naram's Savage Elixir 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Naram's Savage Elixir or Meydan?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Naram's Savage Elixir 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Naram's Savage Elixir and Meydan smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Bergamot.

Is Naram's Savage Elixir or Meydan better for summer or winter?

Naram's Savage Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Naram's Savage Elixir and Meydan?

Naram's Savage Elixir features Sichuan Pepper, Guaiac Wood, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.