The Spirit of Dubai Meydan: released in 2015, woody, warm spicy and leather, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Spirit of Dubai Meydan dupe we found is Nabeel Al Bashiq — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Spirit of Dubai Meydan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Spirit of Dubai Meydan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nabeel Al Bashiq | 90% | about $30* (−65%) | 8h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Al Areeq Silver | 84% | about $20* (−76%) | 8h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zimaya Al Kaser | 87% | about $25* (−71%) | 6h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 4 | North Stag Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV | 85% | about $30* (−65%) | 8h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Reef Perfumes Arabs of Diriyah | 81% | about $25* (−71%) | 9h vs 9h | 8/10 |
Evokes the opulent herbal cypress, rich leather, and dark spices of Meydan with remarkable depth.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Meydan, opens on Cypress, Styrax and Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 200 community ratings.
Features a prominent cypress, cardamom, and leather accord that leans into similar territory as Meydan.
It shares its leather, woody and aromatic accords with The Spirit of Dubai Meydan, opens on Cardamom, Apple and Lavender too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 264 community ratings.
Captures the aromatic greenery, warm spices, and smoky leather profile reminiscent of Meydan.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and leather accords with The Spirit of Dubai Meydan, opens on Lavender, Saffron and Artemisia too, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 80 community ratings.
Delivers a potent blend of dark woodiness, saffron, and spicy leather echoing the regal character of Meydan.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and leather accords with The Spirit of Dubai Meydan, opens on Grapefruit, Cardamom and Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 77 community ratings.
Presents a rich blend of spicy saffron and polished leather reminiscent of Meydan's signature opening.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with The Spirit of Dubai Meydan, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 66 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Al Areeq Silver, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than The Spirit of Dubai Meydan.
Reef Perfumes Arabs of Diriyah, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for The Spirit of Dubai Meydan.
Nabeel Al Bashiq, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Spirit of Dubai Meydan itself sells from $185.49 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nabeel Al Bashiq saves you about $85 a year against The Spirit of Dubai Meydan. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Reef Perfumes Arabs of Diriyah (8.6h), Nabeel Al Bashiq (8.4h) and North Stag Hypnotic Oud Quinze XV (8.0h) — 3 of 5.
The Spirit of Dubai Meydan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.