Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy73%
Longevity5-7 hours
SillageModerate
The Scoop
Hypnotic Oud captures the aromatic opening and spice-forward heart of Meydan quite well, with strong bergamot and geranium presence. However, the clone substitutes oud as a dominant base note where tobacco plays a more prominent role in the original, shifting the fragrance toward a sweeter, oud-centric drydown. The leather and cedar accords are reasonably matched, though the overall composition feels slightly more synthetic and less refined.
Key Differences
The primary difference is the introduction of oud in the clone's base, replacing the original's tobacco prominence, resulting in a different overall character in the final hours. Longevity and sillage are slightly reduced in the clone compared to the original's performance.