Fragrance comparison

Aubade vs Midnight Datura

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 163 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aubade

3.9969 votes

Rank #12,909 PowderyAlmond

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Datura

Parfums Quartana

3.9594 votes

Rank #15,227 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aubade
Choose it for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Midnight Datura
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aubade6/7

Midnight Datura1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AubadeAubade

Midnight DaturaParfums Quartana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 55%

3.95/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerAubadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

38%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerAubadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Datura

SillageAubade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAubadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

musky69%

nutty61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet AlmondClove

Heart

HeliotropeVioletFreesiaRosePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVanillaCedar

Notes

TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClove, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Midnight Datura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer29

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring84

Summer36

Fall100

Winter48

Day66

Night100

Category winnerAubadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,909

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#15,227

PerfumerLisa Fleischmann

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerAubadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aubade by Aubade is a powdery floral fragrance defined by its heart of heliotrope and violet, resting on a base of sweet almond, musk, and vanilla. It offers an intimate, cozy sensation that sits close to the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual autumn days or quiet evenings at home when you want a soft, comfo…

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Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is an opulent floral perfume centered on intoxicating tuberose, datura, and lush jasmine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green leaves, quickly revealing a dense bouquet softened by powdery heliotrope and violet. Warm spices like clove and nutmeg blend into dark r…

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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, Aubade or Midnight Datura?

Aubade takes 6 of 7 categories. Aubade is rated 3.99/5 from 69 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Aubade for a powdery and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aubade or Midnight Datura?

Midnight Datura lasts longest (Midnight Datura 74/100, Aubade 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aubade or Midnight Datura?

Aubade projects furthest (Aubade 63/100, Midnight Datura 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aubade and Midnight Datura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Clove, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Aubade or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?

For summer, Midnight Datura is the stronger pick. For winter, Aubade is the stronger pick. Aubade suits day or night wear; Midnight Datura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aubade and Midnight Datura?

Aubade has top notes of Sweet Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Violet, Freesia and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Cedar. Midnight Datura features Tuberose, Heliotrope, Datura, Jasmine and Magnolia.