Fragrance comparison

After Midnight vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,697 ratings analysed

After Midnight

The Different Company

3.65674 votes

Rank #10,086 AmberCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #25,930 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

After Midnight
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

After Midnight3/7

Reflection 45 Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Reflection 45 Man
Longevity: Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection: Reflection 45 Man
Value for money: After Midnight
Versatility: After Midnight
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: After Midnight

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

After MidnightThe Different Company

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 674 votes

Have 38%Had 21%Want 40%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

53%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

565 votes

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageReflection 45 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value22

Category winnerAfter MidnightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

musky69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotAngelica

Heart

IrisJasmineMastic or Lentisque

Base

LabdanumAmberBenzoinWoody Notes

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Angelica, Iris and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall56

Winter21

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAfter MidnightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex47

Women48

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,086

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#25,930

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfter MidnightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

After Midnight by The Different Company offers a crisp, aromatic take on the classic cologne structure. It balances bright neroli and bergamot with a resinous, powdery dry-down of amber and benzoin. This clean, modern fragrance performs best during warm spring days, providing a subtle, refreshing aura that suits both …

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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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, After Midnight or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man takes 4 of 7 categories. After Midnight is rated 3.65/5 from 674 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose After Midnight for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, After Midnight or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, After Midnight 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, After Midnight or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man projects furthest (Reflection 45 Man 62/100, After Midnight 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do After Midnight and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Angelica, Iris and Jasmine.

Is After Midnight or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, After Midnight is the stronger pick. For winter, Reflection 45 Man is the stronger pick. After Midnight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in After Midnight and Reflection 45 Man?

After Midnight has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Mastic or Lentisque, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Benzoin and Woody Notes. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.