Centenario vs Bain De Midi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Centenario takes 5 of 7 categories.
CentenarioChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Bain De MidiChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Centenario5/7
Bain De Midi2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Centenario
- Community sentiment
- Centenario
- Longevity
- Centenario
- Sillage & projection
- Centenario
- Value for money
- Bain De Midi
- Versatility
- Centenario
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bain De Midi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CentenarioBois 1920Bain De MidiMaison MatineWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 166 votes
Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%
3.71/ 5 · 634 votes
Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%
Category winnerCentenarioRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
38%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
142 votes
26%Love
43%Like
21%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
482 votes
Category winnerCentenarioMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCentenario
SillageCentenario
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBain De MidiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
woody90%
sweet80%
white floral70%
yellow floral60%
coconut50%
white floral100%
sweet90%
yellow floral80%
vanilla70%
coconut60%
lactonic50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both sweet, white floral and yellow floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang-YlangTiare FlowerBergamot
Heart
Powdery NotesCoconutIris
Base
SandalwoodMuskJasmine
Top
CoconutBergamot
Heart
Tiare FlowerYlang-YlangGardenia
Base
VanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tiare Flower, Bergamot and Coconut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer58
Fall70
Winter59
Day94
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCentenarioMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,052
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#5,268
PerfumerPhilippine Courtière
Launched—
Reviews103
Category winnerBain De MidiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCentenario opens as a creamy floral with tiare and ylang-ylang up front, then settles into a soft coconut and iris heart over sandalwood and musk. The overall effect is powdery, woody, and lightly sweet rather than sharp or overly tropical. It reads comfortably unisex, with a polished, airy feel that suits spring espe…
Reviews →Bain De Midi by Maison Matine presents a sunny, lactonic floral blend featuring coconut, tiare flower, and ylang-ylang. This airy composition mimics a breezy day at the coast without falling into heavy sunscreen territory. It is a light, approachable choice for those who enjoy clean, creamy white florals during warm s…
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, Centenario or Bain De Midi?
Centenario takes 5 of 7 categories. Centenario is rated 3.99/5 from 166 votes; Bain De Midi is rated 3.71/5 from 634 votes. Choose Centenario for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Bain De Midi for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Centenario or Bain De Midi?
Centenario lasts longest (Centenario 72/100, Bain De Midi 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Centenario or Bain De Midi?
Centenario projects furthest (Centenario 61/100, Bain De Midi 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Centenario and Bain De Midi smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tiare Flower, Bergamot and Coconut.
Is Centenario or Bain De Midi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Centenario is the stronger pick. For winter, Centenario is the stronger pick. Centenario suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Centenario and Bain De Midi?
Centenario has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tiare Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Powdery Notes, Coconut and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Jasmine. Bain De Midi has top notes of Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla and Musk.
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