Bain De Midi vs Terracotta Le Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
83%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Terracotta Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
Bain De MidiChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Terracotta Le ParfumChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bain De Midi2/7
Terracotta Le Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Terracotta Le Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Terracotta Le Parfum
- Longevity
- Bain De Midi
- Sillage & projection
- Terracotta Le Parfum
- Value for money
- Bain De Midi
- Versatility
- Terracotta Le Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Terracotta Le Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bain De MidiMaison MatineTerracotta Le ParfumGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 634 votes
Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%
4.06/ 5 · 5,922 votes
Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
43%Like
21%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
482 votes
40%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
5,922 votes
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBain De Midi
SillageTerracotta Le Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBain De MidiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
sweet90%
yellow floral80%
vanilla70%
coconut60%
lactonic50%
white floral100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
yellow floral48%
coconut30%
Scent match83%Very similar · both white floral, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CoconutBergamot
Heart
Tiare FlowerYlang-YlangGardenia
Base
VanillaMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
Tiare FlowerCoconutBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom
Base3 to 6 hours
VanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Bergamot, Tiare Flower and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Terracotta Le Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Spring51
Summer100
Fall39
Winter21
Day100
Night45
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,168
PerfumerPhilippine Courtière
Launched—
Reviews103
Overall rank#3,110
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews206
Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBain De Midi by Maison Matine presents a sunny, lactonic floral blend featuring coconut, tiare flower, and ylang-ylang. This airy composition mimics a breezy day at the coast without falling into heavy sunscreen territory. It is a light, approachable choice for those who enjoy clean, creamy white florals during warm s…
Reviews →Terracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain presents a warm, sunlit bouquet led by tiare flower, bergamot, and sweet coconut. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014 to mark thirty years of the brand's bronzing powder line, it captures the relaxed atmosphere of a beach afternoon without turning into sticky candy. The opening …
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, Bain De Midi or Terracotta Le Parfum?
Terracotta Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Bain De Midi is rated 3.71/5 from 634 votes; Terracotta Le Parfum is rated 4.06/5 from 5,922 votes. Choose Bain De Midi for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Terracotta Le Parfum for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Bain De Midi or Terracotta Le Parfum?
They last about the same: Bain De Midi 62/100, Terracotta Le Parfum 61/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Bain De Midi or Terracotta Le Parfum?
Terracotta Le Parfum projects furthest (Terracotta Le Parfum 57/100, Bain De Midi 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bain De Midi and Terracotta Le Parfum smell similar?
Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Coconut, Bergamot, Tiare Flower and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Bain De Midi or Terracotta Le Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Terracotta Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Terracotta Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Terracotta Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bain De Midi and Terracotta Le Parfum?
Bain De Midi has top notes of Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Terracotta Le Parfum has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Musk.
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