Fragrance comparison

Case Study #3 O.A.C vs Déjà Minuit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 57 ratings analysed

Case Study #3 O.A.C

RboW

4.147 votes

Rank #56,185 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Déjà Minuit

Bottega Veneta

3.5850 votes

Rank #24,136 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Case Study #3 O.A.C
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Déjà Minuit
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Case Study #3 O.A.C2/4

Déjà Minuit2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Déjà Minuit
Sillage & projection: Case Study #3 O.A.C
Value for money: Case Study #3 O.A.C
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Déjà Minuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Case Study #3 O.A.CRboW

Déjà MinuitBottega Veneta

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.58/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 9%Had 2%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

26%Love

38%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDéjà Minuit

SillageCase Study #3 O.A.C

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value30

Category winnerCase Study #3 O.A.CBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

warm spicy74%

rose65%

earthy56%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomGeraniumCardamom

Heart

JasmineAmyrisRose

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top

CardamomCinnamonLemon

Heart

GeraniumJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliBourbon VanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Geranium, Cardamom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring45

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men33

Unisex40

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,185

PerfumerFirmenich, Symrise

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerDéjà MinuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Case Study #3 O.A.C from RboW is a grounding woody aromatic fragrance for anyone seeking a versatile daily scent. It opens with vibrant orange blossom and sharp cardamom before settling into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base relies on steady cedarwood and vetiver, offering a clean, balanced profile suitable for ye…

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Bottega Veneta Déjà Minuit opens with an immediate crackle of crushed green cardamom, sharp lemon, and warm cinnamon bark. That bright initial burst quickly deepens as herbal geranium and orange blossom pull the blend toward an earthy base of patchouli, vetiver, and dark Bourbon vanilla. It wears with a dense, resinou…

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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, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Déjà Minuit?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Case Study #3 O.A.C is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Déjà Minuit is rated 3.58/5 from 50 votes. Choose Case Study #3 O.A.C for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Déjà Minuit for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Déjà Minuit?

Déjà Minuit lasts longest (Déjà Minuit 75/100, Case Study #3 O.A.C 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Case Study #3 O.A.C or Déjà Minuit?

Projection is very close: Case Study #3 O.A.C 50/100, Déjà Minuit 48/100 for sillage.

Do Case Study #3 O.A.C and Déjà Minuit smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Case Study #3 O.A.C or Déjà Minuit better for summer or winter?

Case Study #3 O.A.C suits daytime wear; Déjà Minuit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Case Study #3 O.A.C and Déjà Minuit?

Case Study #3 O.A.C has top notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Amyris and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Déjà Minuit has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Vetiver.