Fragrance comparison

Oriental vs Meftun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Oriental

Olfactive O

3.605 votes

Rank #50,784 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Meftun

Regalien

3.9290 votes

Rank #9,229 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meftun takes 4 of 4 categories.

Oriental
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Meftun
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oriental0/4

Meftun4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OrientalOlfactive O

MeftunRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

3.92/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

56%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMeftun

SillageMeftun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMeftunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

powdery84%

iris77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

IncenseOrris RootAmber

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliVanilla

Top

CognacRumCorianderCinnamon

Heart

WormwoodRed BerriesBirch LeafAngelicaGinger

Base

PatchouliIncenseAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesAngelica, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring64

Summer15

Fall100

Winter97

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Men67

Unisex26

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,784

PerfumerOlivia da Costa

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,229

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMeftunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriental by Olfactive O starts with a dry pepper and bitter green angelica sparkle. This opening quickly gives way to a dusty incense and clean orris root, keeping the composition far from sugary territory. The scent settles into a dry vanilla and salty ambrette skin musk that warms up on cool autumn days. It feels in…

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Meftun by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Meftun was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon; middle notes are Wormwood, Cinnamon, Red Berries, Birch Leaf, Angelica and Ginger; base notes are Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette…

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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, Oriental or Meftun?

Meftun takes 4 of 4 categories. Oriental is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Meftun is rated 3.92/5 from 90 votes. Choose Oriental for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Meftun for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oriental or Meftun?

Meftun lasts longest (Meftun 83/100, Oriental 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oriental or Meftun?

Meftun projects furthest (Meftun 69/100, Oriental 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oriental and Meftun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Angelica, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Patchouli.

Is Oriental or Meftun better for summer or winter?

Oriental suits daytime wear; Meftun suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oriental and Meftun?

Oriental has top notes of Angelica, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Orris Root and Amber, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Patchouli and Vanilla. Meftun has top notes of Cognac, Rum, Coriander and Cinnamon, heart notes of Wormwood, Red Berries, Birch Leaf and Angelica, a base of Patchouli, Incense, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Sandalwood.