Fragrance comparison

Appletini vs Midnight Solstice

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Appletini

Mayrit

4.676 votes

Rank #34,390 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Midnight Solstice

Maison de l'Avenir

4.003 votes

Rank #50,452 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Appletini takes 3 of 4 categories.

Appletini
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Midnight Solstice
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Appletini3/4

Midnight Solstice0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Appletini
Sillage & projection: Appletini
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Appletini

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AppletiniMayrit

Midnight SolsticeMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAppletini

SillageAppletini

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAppleClary SageRaspberryOrange

Heart

LavenderJasmineOrrisSaffronCedar

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverLeatherLabdanum

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryCorianderBergamotSaffronAppleelemi

Heart

MagnoliaLeatherOudBlonde WoodsGeranium

Base

Cambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberSuedeMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Apple, Raspberry and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,390

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAppletiniHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Appletini by Mayrit opens on a bright green apple effect, lifted by bergamot, orange and raspberry, then settles into aromatic herbs, soft florals and a warmer woody amber base. The single supplied review specifically praises its fresh green apple note, while the accord data points to a scent that is fruity at first b…

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Midnight Solstice is an earthy leather fragrance built around rich Cambodian oud and a bright pop of sweet raspberry. It fits well in cool night air, giving off a warm, cozy feel that transitions smoothly from outdoor settings to intimate indoor dinners.

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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, Appletini or Midnight Solstice?

Appletini takes 3 of 4 categories. Appletini is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Midnight Solstice is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Appletini for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Solstice for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Appletini or Midnight Solstice?

Appletini lasts longest (Appletini 72/100, Midnight Solstice 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Appletini or Midnight Solstice?

Appletini projects furthest (Appletini 71/100, Midnight Solstice 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Appletini and Midnight Solstice smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Apple, Raspberry and Saffron.

Is Appletini or Midnight Solstice better for summer or winter?

Appletini suits daytime wear; Midnight Solstice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Appletini and Midnight Solstice?

Appletini has top notes of Bergamot, Apple, Clary Sage and Raspberry, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Orris and Saffron, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver. Midnight Solstice has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Oud and Blonde Woods, a base of Cambodian Oud, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.