Meydan
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV
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.
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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
| Citrus | 7% | 5% |
| Floral | 4% | 5% |
| Fruity | 4% | 1% |
| Green | 9% | 1% |
| Sweet | 20% | 18% |
| Warm | 25% | 28% |
| Woody | 21% | 27% |
| Earthy | 15% | 16% |
| Animalic | 13% | 22% |
| Fresh | 12% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
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
Both share Woody, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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