Is North Stag Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV a dupe of The Spirit of Dubai Meydan?
Meydan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV EDP
Meydan and Hypnotic Oud XV share a similar profile, but diverge in their overall execution. Meydan leans into a smoother, more refined leather experience, while Hypnotic Oud XV amplifies the animalic and challenging aspects of the shared DNA. The North Stag fragrance is a bolder and more polarizing option due to its increased animalic intensity. Both offer beast-mode performance, so sample first. If you prefer a smoother, more accessible leather scent, go with Meydan. If you want a challenging animalic scent, Hypnotic Oud is the one.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Meydan
- Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a smoother, more refined leather scent.
- You prefer a more accessible and less challenging fragrance.
- You enjoy luxurious Middle Eastern scents without extremes.
- You seek a bold, animalic fragrance experience.
- You enjoy challenging and polarizing scents.
- You want beast-mode performance and projection.
Meydan is a bold, take-no-prisoners leather. It's a proper Middle Eastern beast, demanding attention and oozing luxury. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for powerful, unapologetic leather scents.
This is a beast of a fragrance, powerful and polarising. Expect eternal performance and a love-it-or-hate-it reaction; some find its animalic depth sexy and sophisticated, others, well, less complimentary. Don't blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Saffron
8% share of the perfume
Cypress
8% share of the perfume
Cardamom
7% share of the perfume
Lavender
6% share of the perfume
Cinnamon
5% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
5% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
4% share of the perfume
Artemisia
3% share of the perfume
Bergamot
3% share of the perfume
Apple
3% share of the perfume
Styrax
2% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Tobacco
12% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
3% share of the perfume
Jasmine
1% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Leather
12% share of the perfume
Amber
5% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
5% share of the perfume
Patchouli
5% share of the perfume
Vanilla
4% share of the perfume
Vetiver
4% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
3% share of the perfume
Musk
3% share of the perfume
Guaiac Wood
3% share of the perfume
Benzoin
2% share of the perfume
Leather
11%
vs
16%
Saffron
7%
vs
7%
Cardamom
7%
vs
6%
Amber
5%
vs
4%
Sandalwood
4%
vs
2%
Cinnamon
4%
vs
5%
Grapefruit
4%
vs
7%
Tonka Bean
3%
vs
2%
Musk
2%
vs
5%
Cypress
8% share of the perfume
Lavender
6% share of the perfume
Patchouli
5% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
5% share of the perfume
Vanilla
4% share of the perfume
Vetiver
4% share of the perfume
Artemisia
3% share of the perfume
Bergamot
3% share of the perfume
Apple
3% share of the perfume
Guaiac Wood
3% share of the perfume
Benzoin
2% share of the perfume
Styrax
2% share of the perfume
Tobacco
12% share of the perfume
Oud
10% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Labdanum
5% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
5% share of the perfume
Jasmine
1% share of the perfume
Saffron
7%
vs
7%
Cardamom
7%
vs
6%
Cinnamon
4%
vs
5%
Grapefruit
4%
vs
7%
Cypress
8% share of the perfume
Lavender
6% share of the perfume
Nutmeg
5% share of the perfume
Artemisia
3% share of the perfume
Bergamot
3% share of the perfume
Apple
3% share of the perfume
Styrax
2% share of the perfume
Labdanum
5% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
5% share of the perfume
Tobacco
12% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
3% share of the perfume
Jasmine
1% share of the perfume
Leather
11%
vs
16%
Tonka Bean
3%
vs
2%
Musk
2%
vs
5%
Amber
5% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
5% share of the perfume
Patchouli
5% share of the perfume
Vanilla
4% share of the perfume
Vetiver
4% share of the perfume
Guaiac Wood
3% share of the perfume
Benzoin
2% share of the perfume
Oud
10% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its beastly performance and powerful, attention-grabbing leather and spicy profile make it too much for the office or casual wear. It truly shines in formal or evening date settings where its luxurious and bold character can make a lasting impression.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its potent projection and animalic accords make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might offend. The intense, long-lasting nature makes it perfect for dates and evening events, leaving a memorable, mysterious impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 9 of its 21 notes, including Musk, Leather, Cinnamon
Adds apple and artemisia, drops cypriol oil or nagarmotha and jasmine
Where to buy
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Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV EDP
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