Fragrance comparison

Arabian Rose vs Midnight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Arabian Rose

Bella Bellissima

4.6715 votes

Rank #38,736 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Midnight

RNDL

5.004 votes

Rank #20,577 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight takes 3 of 3 categories.

Arabian Rose
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Arabian Rose0/3

Midnight3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arabian RoseBella Bellissima

MidnightRNDL

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

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

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMidnight

SillageMidnight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

leather90%

rum80%

smoky70%

citrus60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronTangerineBergamotCardamom

Heart

Taif RoseGeraniumGuaiac WoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

OudSandalwoodBourbon VanillaGurjan balsamCedarwoodAmber

Top

RumBergamotSaffron

Heart

CardamomLavenderGuaiac WoodCedarwoodSandalwood

Base

BirchVanillaAmberTonkaMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood. 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

Summer14

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night60

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,577

PerfumerMatthieu Meneuvrier

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMidnightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bella Bellissima Arabian Rose shifts the typical oud rose formula by injecting a sharp burst of cardamom and tangerine at the start. It wears on skin like a heavy, spiced wool coat, settling into a dark, smoky base of guaiac wood and earthy patchouli. It is built for freezing winter nights and formal evening wear.

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Midnight by RNDL opens with a punchy blast of rum and saffron before settling into a smoky, wood-heavy heart. This 2025 release leans into warm, boozy sweetness balanced by earthy vetiver and birch. It performs best during cold autumn nights, where its projection and heavy base notes really shine on the skin.

Reviews →

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, Arabian Rose or Midnight?

Midnight takes 3 of 3 categories. Arabian Rose is rated 4.67/5 from 15 votes; Midnight is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Arabian Rose for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arabian Rose or Midnight?

Midnight lasts longest (Midnight 80/100, Arabian Rose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arabian Rose or Midnight?

Midnight projects furthest (Midnight 81/100, Arabian Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arabian Rose and Midnight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Arabian Rose or Midnight better for summer or winter?

Arabian Rose suits daytime wear; Midnight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arabian Rose and Midnight?

Arabian Rose has top notes of Saffron, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Taif Rose, Geranium, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli, a base of Oud, Sandalwood, Bourbon Vanilla and Gurjan balsam. Midnight has top notes of Rum, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Lavender, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood, a base of Birch, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka.