The Spirit of Dubai
Meydan
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Eau de Parfum2015Unisex (leans male)UAELongevity · Very Long LastingSillage · Strong★ 4.5 community ratingBuy on FragranceNet $185 →
Aromatic spices and saffron bloom into smoky oud and tobacco, anchored by creamy vanilla and rich leather for a bold, luxurious journey
Top Notes
SaffronLavenderNutmegBergamotCypressCardamomGrapefruitStyraxCinnamonAppleArtemisia
Heart Notes
TobaccoAgarwood (oud)GeraniumCedarCypressLabdanumCashmeranJasmineLily-of-the-valleyFloral Notes
Base Notes
LeatherAgarwood (oud)PatchouliMuskGuaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaAmberBenzoin
Accords
woody· Dominantleather· Dominantwarm spicy· Dominantfresh spicy· Dominantaromatic· Dominantgourmand· Dominanttobacco· Moderateanimalic· Moderateamber· Moderatepowdery· Moderateoud· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of The Spirit of Dubai Meydan is Al Kaser by Zimaya, with a 75% accuracy score. Available from FragranceNet for $17.
Best Seasons
Spring67%
Summer33%
Fall / Autumn90%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Night Out99%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.5 from 542 ratingsWhat people who wear The Spirit of Dubai Meydan report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
woody
warm spicy
aromatic
leather
fresh spicy
amber
tobacco
powdery
Longevity
Very weak2%
Weak2%
Moderate5%
Long lasting33%
Eternal58%
Sillage
Intimate4%
Moderate13%
Strong43%
Enormous40%
Who wears it
Female2%
More female1%
Unisex16%
More male21%
Male61%
Listed as Unisex (leans male)
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced20%
Overpriced27%
Ok36%
Good value13%
Great value4%
People say it reminds them of
Nabeel Al Bashiq 82Penhaligon's Halfeti 36North Stag Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV 31Zimaya Al Kaser 28Lattafa Perfumes Al Areeq Silver 26The Spirit of Dubai Abjar 23
What people like
- Luxurious packaging and presentation
- Sophisticated regal masculine character
- Complex and masterfully blended
- Realistic high-quality leather note
What people dislike
- Risky blind purchase
- Poor versatility for warm weather
- Strictly masculine scent profile
- Cluttered kitchen-sink note list
What wearers say
“Meydan, by The Spirit of Dubai, smell like a waterfall of leather, with a hint of cardamon and patchouli.I can't smell any other note. Do you love the scent of the leather? Get this and you will smell only leather for a week.It is a very intense perfume, intensity, projection and longevity are great.”
“It's a hyped fragrance. Over the top packaging works for this brand.Meydan in its first whiff is extremely close to the opening of Amouage Interlude. One would expect something creative at this price point and not inspired by an existing fragrance which is priced lower... It's a miss for me.. and the sales person told me this was their best seller.”
“This is the smoothest most amazing leather fragrance I've ever put my nose on. And the longevity is astounding. Worth the asking price as crazy as it is.”
2 Clones Found
Best Match
Zimaya
Al Kaser
75%accuracy
$17
FragranceNet
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
The clone matches the note structure closely but lacks the depth and longevity of Meydan's leather and tobacco base. Sillage is moderately reduced, making it a more understated interpretation of the original's bold oriental-woody profile.
AmazonJomashopFragranceNet $17
Paris Corner North Stag
Hypnotic Oud
73%accuracy
-
Price
5-7 hours
Longevity
Moderate
Sillage
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.
AmazonJomashop
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