Fragrances inspired by Meydan Eau de Parfum
The original
Meydan
The Spirit of Dubai
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Meydan and Hypnotic Oud XV share a similar profile, but diverge in their overall execution.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 15 notes, including Musk, Leather, Amber
The main difference
Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and jasmine, drops apple and artemisia
Choose Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV when
You seek a bold, animalic fragrance experience.
Our verdict
Meydan and Al Kaser share a similar profile, both leaning heavily into woody, leather, and warm spicy accords.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Musk
The main difference
Adds cedar and geranium, drops apple and benzoin
Choose Al Kaser when
You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 21 notes, including Vetiver, Leather, Cypress
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops oud and pepper
What they share
Shares 8 of its 16 notes, including Lavender, Musk, Leather
The main difference
Adds cedar and clove, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 8 of its 21 notes, including Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds apple and artemisia, drops cedar and coriander
What they share
Shares 10 of its 23 notes, including Musk, Leather, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds amberwood and cacao butter, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 11 of its 18 notes, including Lavender, Bergamot, Amber
The main difference
Adds clove and iris, drops apple and artemisia
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Patchouli, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds basil and cedar, drops amber and apple
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by The Spirit of Dubai. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.