Fragrance comparison

Ciel Rouge vs Midnight Walk

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ciel Rouge

Rituals

3.92157 votes

Rank #8,307 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Walk

Mango

4.205 votes

Rank #59,169 FruitySoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ciel Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ciel Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Midnight Walk
Choose it for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ciel Rouge3/4

Midnight Walk1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ciel Rouge
Sillage & projection: Ciel Rouge
Value for money: Midnight Walk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ciel Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ciel RougeRituals

Midnight WalkMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 34%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

125 votes

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCiel Rouge

SillageCiel Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMidnight WalkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

soft spicy86%

vanilla72%

white floral58%

floral44%

woody30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantCranberryBergamot

Heart

RoseDavanaJasmine

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

BlackcurrantVanillaJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Midnight Walk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#59,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCiel RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ciel Rouge by Rituals opens with a sharp, juicy burst of blackcurrant and cranberry, quickly smoothing into a floral heart of rose and jasmine. On skin, the dry-down is a warm, resinous blend of vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood. It is an ideal companion for crisp autumn days when you want something fruity yet ground…

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Mango Midnight Walk delivers an immediate splash of tart blackcurrant before melting into creamy white floral petals and sweet vanilla. It is casual, approachable, and fun. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sweet dark berries that quickly softens as jasmine blossoms take over the heart. Subtle woody tones and a pi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ciel Rouge or Midnight Walk?

Ciel Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. Ciel Rouge is rated 3.92/5 from 157 votes; Midnight Walk is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Ciel Rouge for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Midnight Walk for a fruity and soft spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ciel Rouge or Midnight Walk?

Ciel Rouge lasts longest (Ciel Rouge 59/100, Midnight Walk 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ciel Rouge or Midnight Walk?

Ciel Rouge projects furthest (Ciel Rouge 53/100, Midnight Walk 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ciel Rouge and Midnight Walk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Ciel Rouge or Midnight Walk better for summer or winter?

Midnight Walk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ciel Rouge and Midnight Walk?

Ciel Rouge has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cranberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Davana and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Midnight Walk features Blackcurrant, Vanilla and Jasmine.