Fragrance comparison

Blue Not Green vs Midnight Solstice

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Blue Not Green

LELINE

5.002 votes

Rank #48,773 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Solstice

Maison de l'Avenir

4.003 votes

Rank #45,961 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Not Green takes 3 of 4 categories.

Blue Not Green
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight Solstice
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Blue Not Green3/4

Midnight Solstice1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Not Green
Sillage & projection: Blue Not Green
Value for money: Blue Not Green
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

Blue Not GreenLELINE

Midnight SolsticeMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlue Not Green

SillageBlue Not Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlue Not GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

fresh65%

citrus48%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesMintLemonLeather

Heart2-4 hrs

GrassLabdanumSaffron

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverOudPatchouli

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryCorianderBergamotSaffronAppleelemi

Heart

MagnoliaLeatherOudBlonde WoodsGeranium

Base

Cambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberSuedeMoss

InformationalShared notesLeather, Labdanum, Saffron and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Blue Not Green, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 31%Date 27%Work 24%Party 18%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,773

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,961

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMidnight SolsticeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LELINE Blue Not Green flips the script on traditional herbal fragrances. You get an immediate hit of crushed peppermint, sour lemon, and stiff black leather right out of the nozzle. It smells crisp yet remarkably dark. As the green notes settle, warm saffron and sticky labdanum take over before resting on a rugged bas…

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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.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Not Green or Midnight Solstice?

Blue Not Green takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Not Green is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Midnight Solstice is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Blue Not Green for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Solstice for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Not Green or Midnight Solstice?

Blue Not Green lasts longest (Blue Not Green 100/100, Midnight Solstice 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Not Green or Midnight Solstice?

Blue Not Green projects furthest (Blue Not Green 100/100, Midnight Solstice 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Not Green and Midnight Solstice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Labdanum, Saffron and Vetiver.

Is Blue Not Green or Midnight Solstice better for summer or winter?

Blue Not Green suits daytime wear; Midnight Solstice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Not Green and Midnight Solstice?

Blue Not Green has top notes of Green Notes, Mint, Lemon and Leather, heart notes of Grass, Labdanum and Saffron, a base of Vetiver, Oud 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.