Assima vs Midnight Solstice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AssimaChoose it for a balsamic and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Midnight SolsticeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Assima2/4
Midnight Solstice2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Assima
- Sillage & projection
- Assima
- Value for money
- Midnight Solstice
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Solstice
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AssimaBoadicea the VictoriousMidnight SolsticeMaison de l'AvenirWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
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 hate50%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
8 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
Category winners
LongevityAssima
SillageAssima
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight SolsticeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothbalsamic100%
rose91%
metallic83%
herbal74%
leather65%
vanilla56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
leather84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotRaspberrySaffronCardamom
Heart
MagnoliaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumPink Pepper
Base
Cambodian OudAmberCedarPatchouliSandalwoodOakmossBenzoin
Top
Pink PepperRaspberryCorianderBergamotSaffronAppleelemi
Heart
MagnoliaLeatherOudBlonde WoodsGeranium
Base
Cambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberSuedeMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Raspberry, Saffron and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,095
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#50,365
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMidnight SolsticeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAssima by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of bergamot, tart raspberry, and warm cardamom. Saffron adds a leathery spice, setting up a rich heart where magnolia and geranium cut through heavy agarwood and supple leather. As the initial brightness settles, Cambodian oud comes forward alongside benzoin, amber,…
Reviews →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.
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, Assima or Midnight Solstice?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Assima is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Midnight Solstice is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Assima for a balsamic and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Midnight Solstice for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Assima or Midnight Solstice?
Assima lasts longest (Assima 100/100, Midnight Solstice 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Assima or Midnight Solstice?
Assima projects furthest (Assima 100/100, Midnight Solstice 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Assima and Midnight Solstice smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Raspberry, Saffron and Magnolia.
Is Assima or Midnight Solstice better for summer or winter?
Assima suits evening wear; Midnight Solstice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Assima and Midnight Solstice?
Assima has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Geranium, a base of Cambodian Oud, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.
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