Fragrance comparison

Bongo Men vs Midnight Rose

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

Bongo Men

Iconix

3.3010 votes

Rank #62,812 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Midnight Rose

Amouroud

4.00248 votes

Rank #7,231 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bongo Men
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Midnight Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bongo Men1/5

Midnight Rose4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bongo MenIconix

Midnight RoseAmouroud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 37%Want 32%

4.00/ 5 · 248 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

Category winnerMidnight RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Rose

SillageMidnight Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value41

Category winnerBongo MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral88%

woody77%

powdery65%

fresh spicy53%

musky42%

rose100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

tropical77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPomeloOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

LilyJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

LitchiPomeloMate

Heart

Red RoseLilyIris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPomelo and Lily. Durations are only published for Bongo Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring75

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men1

Unisex34

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,231

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerMidnight RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bongo Men by Iconix opens with a sharp burst of bitter pomelo rind, bergamot, and sweet orange flesh. Within ten minutes, the aggressive citrus edge softens into an unexpected heart of waxy lily and dry jasmine petals. Clean sandalwood and powdery white musk anchor the base, giving the composition a rustic, sun-baked …

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Amouroud Midnight Rose is a woody-floral composition centered on red rose, litchi, and agarwood. It opens with bright citrus pomelo before settling into a jammy, resinous rose heart. Designed for those seeking a modern unisex take on classic floral-oud profiles, this 2016 launch offers a balanced, long-lasting presenc…

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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, Bongo Men or Midnight Rose?

Midnight Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Bongo Men is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Midnight Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 248 votes. Choose Bongo Men for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bongo Men or Midnight Rose?

Midnight Rose lasts longest (Midnight Rose 68/100, Bongo Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bongo Men or Midnight Rose?

Midnight Rose projects furthest (Midnight Rose 66/100, Bongo Men 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bongo Men and Midnight Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Pomelo and Lily.

Is Bongo Men or Midnight Rose better for summer or winter?

Bongo Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bongo Men and Midnight Rose?

Bongo Men has top notes of Bergamot, Pomelo and Orange, heart notes of Lily and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and White Musk. Midnight Rose has top notes of Litchi, Pomelo and Mate, heart notes of Red Rose, Lily and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Labdanum.