Botafumeiro vs Midnight in Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight in Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.
BotafumeiroChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Best in winter.
Midnight in ParisChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Botafumeiro0/7
Midnight in Paris5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight in Paris
- Community sentiment
- Midnight in Paris
- Longevity
- Midnight in Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Midnight in Paris
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BotafumeiroCarner BarcelonaMidnight in ParisVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 630 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.26/ 5 · 4,723 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMidnight in ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
630 votes
50%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
4,723 votes
Category winnerMidnight in ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight in Paris
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight in ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic88%
fresh spicy77%
smoky65%
woody53%
musky42%
amber100%
leather92%
vanilla84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Indonesian NutmegPink PepperBergamot
Heart
Spanish LabdanumIndonesian Patchouli LeafFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base
IncenseStyraxMusk
Top15-30 mins
LeatherBergamotAmalfi LemonHollyRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaStyraxLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Incense and Styrax. Durations are only published for Midnight in Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,983
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#611
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerMidnight in ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBotafumeiro by Carner Barcelona is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Botafumeiro was launched in 2018. Top notes are Indonesian Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Spanish Labdanum, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Incense, Styrax and Musk. It opens w…
Reviews →Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot wrapped in smooth, softened leather. As the citrus sparkle settles, a calming black tea note emerges alongside styrax and sweet lily of the valley, steering the scent away from traditional rough motorcycle gear and toward re…
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, Botafumeiro or Midnight in Paris?
Midnight in Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Botafumeiro is rated 4.10/5 from 630 votes; Midnight in Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 4,723 votes. Choose Botafumeiro for a amber and balsamic character. Best in winter. Choose Midnight in Paris for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Botafumeiro or Midnight in Paris?
Midnight in Paris lasts longest (Midnight in Paris 71/100, Botafumeiro 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Botafumeiro or Midnight in Paris?
Projection is very close: Botafumeiro 57/100, Midnight in Paris 57/100 for sillage.
Do Botafumeiro and Midnight in Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Incense and Styrax.
Is Botafumeiro or Midnight in Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Botafumeiro is the stronger pick. For winter, Botafumeiro is the stronger pick. Midnight in Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Botafumeiro and Midnight in Paris?
Botafumeiro has top notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Spanish Labdanum, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Freesia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Styrax and Musk. Midnight in Paris has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Holly, heart notes of Tea, Styrax and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond.
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