Fragrance comparison

Takedown vs Lupin Meadow

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

1 wins

Takedown

UFC Perfumes · 2025

2.5812 votes

Rank #64,510 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Lupin Meadow

Nancy Meiland Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #73,102 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Takedown takes 1 of 1 categories.

Takedown
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lupin Meadow
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Takedown1/1

Lupin Meadow0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TakedownUFC Perfumes

Lupin MeadowNancy Meiland Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

50%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate40

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

warm spicy83%

lavender74%

camphor65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Marine notesPetitgrainMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

MintBlack PepperCardamomBay Leaf

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMossMusk

Top

CardamomBlack PepperBergamotMandarin

Heart

EucalyptusLavenderPapyrusRosemaryCarrotAmyris

Base

PatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Takedown, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 46%Work 30%Party 14%Date 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2025

Reviews2

Overall rank#73,102

PerfumerNancy Meiland

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTakedownHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

UFC Takedown opens with an aggressive splash of cold ocean water and bitter petitgrain. The first spray stings with a brief solvent lift. Within three minutes, that harsh alcohol flash burns off completely. Bright mandarin citrus emerges next, but it disappears fast. Then, crushed garden mint and cracked black pepper …

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Nancy Meiland Parfums Lupin Meadow opens as a bracing herbal blend, combining crisp mandarin and bergamot with black pepper. The heart reveals aromatic lavender, rosemary, and eucalyptus, resting on patchouli. It is an excellent choice for crisp spring mornings or casual outdoor gatherings.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Takedown and Lupin Meadow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Takedown or Lupin Meadow better for summer or winter?

Takedown suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Takedown and Lupin Meadow?

Takedown has top notes of Marine notes, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Mint, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Bay Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Lupin Meadow has top notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Eucalyptus, Lavender, Papyrus and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli and Moss.