Fragrance comparison

Saffron Rose vs Meydan

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 625 ratings analysed

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Meydan

The Spirit of Dubai

4.48471 votes

Rank #24,516 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories.

Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Meydan
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Saffron Rose2/7

Meydan5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saffron RoseGrossmith

MeydanThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 59%

4.48/ 5 · 471 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerMeydanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

69%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

471 votes

Category winnerMeydanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMeydan

SillageMeydan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMeydanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both leather, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

Top

SaffronLavenderCypressStyraxCardamomNutmegBergamotArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoGeraniumCedarCashmeranLily-of-the-ValleyLabdanumJasmine

Base

LeatherPatchouliVetiverMuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Spring65

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

Men82

Unisex17

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,516

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaffron RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Saffron Rose or Meydan?

Meydan takes 5 of 7 categories. Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes; Meydan is rated 4.48/5 from 471 votes. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Meydan for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Saffron Rose or Meydan?

Meydan lasts longest (Meydan 88/100, Saffron Rose 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saffron Rose or Meydan?

Meydan projects furthest (Meydan 80/100, Saffron Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saffron Rose and Meydan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco and Labdanum.

Is Saffron Rose or Meydan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Saffron Rose and Meydan?

Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber. 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.