Fragrance comparison

Baie Rose 26 Chicago vs Minuit Enchante

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 412 ratings analysed

Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Le Labo

3.92356 votes

Rank #5,522 RoseAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Minuit Enchante

Laura Mercier

4.6556 votes

Rank #25,874 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Minuit Enchante takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Choose it for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Minuit Enchante
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago2/7

Minuit Enchante5/7

Ratings & consensus: Minuit Enchante
Community sentiment: Minuit Enchante
Longevity: Minuit Enchante
Sillage & projection: Minuit Enchante
Value for money: Minuit Enchante
Versatility: Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baie Rose 26 ChicagoLe Labo

Minuit EnchanteLaura Mercier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

4.65/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 76%

Category winnerMinuit EnchanteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

29%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

356 votes

65%Love

29%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerMinuit EnchanteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityMinuit Enchante

SillageMinuit Enchante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMinuit EnchanteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aldehydic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosePink PepperAldehydesPepperCloveMuskVirginia CedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CloveGingerJuniperPepper

Heart

RoseJasmineTuberosePeach

Base

SandalwoodMyrhhAmberVanilleGuaiac WoodBenzoinAgarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesRose, Pepper, Clove and Musk. Durations are only published for Baie Rose 26 Chicago, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall69

Winter41

Day100

Night58

Spring20

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex46

Women46

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,522

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#25,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBaie Rose 26 ChicagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baie Rose 26 Chicago by Le Labo delivers an unconventional twist on the classic floral family. Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition centers on an authentic, fresh rose brightened by fizzy aldehydes and brisk pink pepper. Rather than leaning sweet or heavy, the floral heart is tempered by dry pepper, warm …

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Minuit Enchante by Laura Mercier is an oriental woody composition for women that captures the deepest, most mysterious hours of the night. It opens with a spicy blend of clove, ginger, and juniper, settling into a heart of tuberose and peach. The base grounds the fragrance with opulent oud, sandalwood, myrrh, and vani…

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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, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Minuit Enchante?

Minuit Enchante takes 5 of 7 categories. Baie Rose 26 Chicago is rated 3.92/5 from 356 votes; Minuit Enchante is rated 4.65/5 from 56 votes. Choose Baie Rose 26 Chicago for a rose and aldehydic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Minuit Enchante for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Minuit Enchante?

Minuit Enchante lasts longest (Minuit Enchante 70/100, Baie Rose 26 Chicago 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Minuit Enchante?

Minuit Enchante projects furthest (Minuit Enchante 69/100, Baie Rose 26 Chicago 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Minuit Enchante smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Pepper, Clove and Musk.

Is Baie Rose 26 Chicago or Minuit Enchante better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baie Rose 26 Chicago is the stronger pick. For winter, Minuit Enchante is the stronger pick. Baie Rose 26 Chicago suits daytime wear; Minuit Enchante suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baie Rose 26 Chicago and Minuit Enchante?

Baie Rose 26 Chicago features Rose, Pink Pepper, Aldehydes, Pepper and Clove. Minuit Enchante has top notes of Clove, Ginger, Juniper and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose and Peach, a base of Sandalwood, Myrhh, Amber and Vanille.