Fragrance comparison

Al Hamra Midnight vs Vanilla Smoke

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Al Hamra Midnight

Arabian Oud

4.008 votes

Rank #43,533 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Vanilla Smoke

Mine Perfume Lab

3.8834 votes

Rank #34,803 TobaccoVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Hamra Midnight
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vanilla Smoke
Choose it for a tobacco and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Al Hamra Midnight2/4

Vanilla Smoke2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vanilla Smoke
Sillage & projection: Al Hamra Midnight
Value for money: Al Hamra Midnight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vanilla Smoke

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al Hamra MidnightArabian Oud

Vanilla SmokeMine Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

3.88/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

75%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

26%Love

44%Like

24%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVanilla Smoke

SillageAl Hamra Midnight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value51

Category winnerAl Hamra MidnightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla91%

musky83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

tobacco100%

vanilla90%

sweet80%

woody70%

powdery60%

citrus50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaSpicy NotesWhite MuskTobaccoJasmineBergamotOrangeCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Citruses

Heart

Tobacco

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Tobacco and Citruses. 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

Summer33

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring26

Summer22

Fall100

Winter96

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men36

Unisex61

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVanilla SmokeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arabian Oud Al Hamra Midnight opens with a burst of bright bergamot and sweet orange before settling into thick vanilla, white musk, and a subtle trace of tobacco. Designed for cold winter evenings and formal nights out, this dense oriental fragrance projects heavily for hours. It suits gourmand lovers who prefer rich…

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Vanilla Smoke by Mine Perfume Lab pairs dry tobacco leaf with creamy vanilla and smooth sandalwood. A brief citrus top note gives way to a warm, powdery heart that thrives in crisp October air. Designed for fall and winter nights, it offers a cozy dark sweet feel without becoming sticky or cloying.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Hamra Midnight or Vanilla Smoke?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Hamra Midnight is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes; Vanilla Smoke is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes. Choose Al Hamra Midnight for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vanilla Smoke for a tobacco and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Hamra Midnight or Vanilla Smoke?

Vanilla Smoke lasts longest (Vanilla Smoke 70/100, Al Hamra Midnight 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Hamra Midnight or Vanilla Smoke?

Al Hamra Midnight projects furthest (Al Hamra Midnight 75/100, Vanilla Smoke 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Hamra Midnight and Vanilla Smoke smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Tobacco and Citruses.

Is Al Hamra Midnight or Vanilla Smoke better for summer or winter?

Al Hamra Midnight suits day or night wear; Vanilla Smoke suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Hamra Midnight and Vanilla Smoke?

Al Hamra Midnight features Vanilla, Spicy Notes, White Musk, Tobacco and Jasmine. Vanilla Smoke has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.