Borneo vs Midnight in Melbourne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight in Melbourne takes 2 of 2 categories.
BorneoChoose it for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Midnight in MelbourneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Borneo0/2
Midnight in Melbourne2/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Midnight in Melbourne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Melbourne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BorneoOLFAC3Midnight in MelbourneBujairamiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 24%Had 12%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
39%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
9%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight in MelbourneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
soft spicy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
warm spicy58%
amber44%
citrus30%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerClary SagePink Pepper
Heart
FreesiaJasmineOrchidRed CurrantRoseWater Lily
Base
AmberCardamomCedarwoodMuskPatchouliSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
Top
CognacJuniperRed BerriesBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperClary SageCardamomCypressGinger
Base
Precious WoodsAmberCedarwoodVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesGinger, Clary Sage, Amber and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer62
Fall69
Winter85
Day91
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,893
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#24,037
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMidnight in MelbourneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOLFAC3 Borneo opens with a sharp, fizzy kick of ginger and pink pepper, immediately establishing a bright and aromatic energy. As the initial heat simmers down, the heart unfolds into a fresh bouquet of jasmine and water lily, keeping the profile clean rather than heavy. A sturdy base of patchouli, cedarwood, and sand…
Reviews →Bujairami Midnight in Melbourne opens with a rich pour of cognac and tart red berries, lifted by bright bergamot. The scent quickly deepens into cardamom and cypress before settling into a warm base of cedarwood, amber, and vanilla. It is built for cool evening wear, whether you are grabbing drinks in a dimly lit bar …
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, Borneo or Midnight in Melbourne?
Midnight in Melbourne takes 2 of 2 categories. Borneo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Midnight in Melbourne is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Borneo for a woody and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Midnight in Melbourne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Do Borneo and Midnight in Melbourne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger, Clary Sage, Amber and Cardamom.
Is Borneo or Midnight in Melbourne better for summer or winter?
Borneo suits day or night wear; Midnight in Melbourne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Borneo and Midnight in Melbourne?
Borneo has top notes of Ginger, Clary Sage and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Orchid and Red Currant, a base of Amber, Cardamom, Cedarwood and Musk. Midnight in Melbourne has top notes of Cognac, Juniper, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Cedarwood and Vanilla.
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