Fragrance comparison

A Midnight Stroll vs Jacques Zolty

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 1 Nov 2026 618 ratings analysed

4 wins

A Midnight Stroll

Gucci

4.12410 votes

Rank #3,752 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Jacques Zolty

3.97208 votes

Rank #4,928 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Midnight Stroll takes 4 of 7 categories.

A Midnight Stroll
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jacques Zolty
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

A Midnight Stroll4/7

Jacques Zolty3/7

Ratings & consensus: A Midnight Stroll
Community sentiment: A Midnight Stroll
Longevity: Jacques Zolty
Sillage & projection: Jacques Zolty
Value for money: Jacques Zolty
Versatility: A Midnight Stroll
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Midnight Stroll

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A Midnight StrollGucci

Jacques ZoltyJacques Zolty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 410 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 68%

3.97/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 41%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerA Midnight StrollRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

410 votes

45%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

115 votes

Category winnerA Midnight StrollMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityJacques Zolty

SillageJacques Zolty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value59

Category winnerJacques ZoltyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Incense

Heart3 to 5 hours

Cade oil

Base4 to 6 hours

Cypress

Top

LavenderLemonRosemaryBergamot

Heart

Rose Geranium

Base

CypressPatchouliOakmossCashmeranAmberSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense and Cypress. Durations are only published for A Midnight Stroll, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer21

Fall100

Winter97

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA Midnight StrollMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,752

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#4,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerA Midnight StrollHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Midnight Stroll by Gucci is an austere, nocturnal woody fragrance built around a stark trio of notes. The scent opens with a sharp plume of resinous incense, creating an immediate smoky haze. As the resin settles, the fragrance shifts into intense cade oil, which introduces a raw, campfire woodiness with distinct ch…

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Jacques Zolty is an aromatic fougere that leans into sharp, clean lavender and rugged wood accords. It captures the spirit of a classic British barbershop experience through a modern, masculine lens. This scent works best in professional settings or spring mornings when you need a crisp, reliable fragrance that projec…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Midnight Stroll or Jacques Zolty?

A Midnight Stroll takes 4 of 7 categories. A Midnight Stroll is rated 4.12/5 from 410 votes; Jacques Zolty is rated 3.97/5 from 208 votes. Choose A Midnight Stroll for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jacques Zolty for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, A Midnight Stroll or Jacques Zolty?

Jacques Zolty lasts longest (Jacques Zolty 75/100, A Midnight Stroll 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Midnight Stroll or Jacques Zolty?

Jacques Zolty projects furthest (Jacques Zolty 66/100, A Midnight Stroll 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Midnight Stroll and Jacques Zolty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense and Cypress.

Is A Midnight Stroll or Jacques Zolty better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Midnight Stroll is the stronger pick. For winter, A Midnight Stroll is the stronger pick. A Midnight Stroll suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Midnight Stroll and Jacques Zolty?

A Midnight Stroll has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Cade oil, a base of Cypress. Jacques Zolty has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose Geranium, a base of Cypress, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Cashmeran.