Fragrance comparison

Bare Vanilla Cashmere vs Midnight Fleur

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 1,390 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bare Vanilla Cashmere

Victoria's Secret

4.35206 votes

Rank #4,554 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Fleur

Nest

3.931,184 votes

Rank #816 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bare Vanilla Cashmere takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bare Vanilla Cashmere
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Midnight Fleur
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Bare Vanilla Cashmere4/7

Midnight Fleur3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bare Vanilla CashmereVictoria's Secret

Midnight FleurNest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 60%Had 8%Want 32%

3.93/ 5 · 1,184 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerBare Vanilla CashmereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

206 votes

42%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,153 votes

Category winnerBare Vanilla CashmereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Fleur

SillageMidnight Fleur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBare Vanilla CashmereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli91%

powdery83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

sweet56%

woody100%

floral92%

amber84%

patchouli77%

animalic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaPatchouliVanilla Orchid

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Jasmine

Heart

Vanilla OrchidExotic Woods

Base

Black AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Vanilla Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBare Vanilla CashmereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#816

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews200

Category winnerMidnight FleurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bare Vanilla Cashmere by Victoria's Secret is an earthy vanilla scent built on a core of creamy vanilla and deep, resinous patchouli. This composition offers a more mature, slightly sharper take on the classic Bare Vanilla DNA. It suits those seeking a cozy, year-round fragrance that balances sweet gourmand notes with…

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Midnight Fleur is a dark floral with real depth. Jasmine opens the scent, then vanilla orchid, woods, amber, and patchouli take over, giving it a warm, slightly sweet, earthy finish that many wearers describe as sensual, moody, and intimate. It usually suits cool weather, evenings, and anyone who enjoys richer florals…

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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, Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Midnight Fleur?

Bare Vanilla Cashmere takes 4 of 7 categories. Bare Vanilla Cashmere is rated 4.35/5 from 206 votes; Midnight Fleur is rated 3.93/5 from 1,184 votes. Choose Bare Vanilla Cashmere for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Midnight Fleur for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Midnight Fleur?

Midnight Fleur lasts longest (Midnight Fleur 71/100, Bare Vanilla Cashmere 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Midnight Fleur?

Midnight Fleur projects furthest (Midnight Fleur 59/100, Bare Vanilla Cashmere 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bare Vanilla Cashmere and Midnight Fleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and balsamic accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Vanilla Orchid.

Is Bare Vanilla Cashmere or Midnight Fleur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bare Vanilla Cashmere is the stronger pick. For winter, Bare Vanilla Cashmere is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bare Vanilla Cashmere and Midnight Fleur?

Bare Vanilla Cashmere features Vanilla, Patchouli and Vanilla Orchid. Midnight Fleur has top notes of Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla Orchid and Exotic Woods, a base of Black Amber and Patchouli.