Fragrance comparison

Cologne 352 vs Princessa Midnight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 522 ratings analysed

Cologne 352

Ex Nihilo

3.91518 votes

Rank #6,332 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Princessa Midnight

Arabian Oud

2.504 votes

Rank #74,287 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Princessa Midnight takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cologne 352
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Princessa Midnight
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cologne 3521/3

Princessa Midnight2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Princessa Midnight
Sillage & projection: Princessa Midnight
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne 352

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne 352Ex Nihilo

Princessa MidnightArabian Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 518 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

43%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

518 votes

0%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

75%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityPrincessa Midnight

SillagePrincessa Midnight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

musky61%

white floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesItalian Lemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractGuaiac Wood

Top

Orange BlossomBergamot

Heart

CarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Cologne 352, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall23

Winter12

Day100

Night15

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex64

Women21

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,332

PerfumerJacques Huclier

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#74,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCologne 352Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cologne 352 by Ex Nihilo is an ultra-fresh, sparkling citrus woody fragrance that captures the sensation of wearing a crisp white linen shirt on a warm morning. It opens with an invigorating splash of zesty Italian lemon and chilled juniper berries, delivering a brisk, gin-like snap that immediately clears the head. A…

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Princessa Midnight opens with bright bergamot and orange blossom, then settles into a white floral heart with carnation and lily of the valley. The dry-down adds soft musk, amber, patchouli, and guaiac wood, so it reads floral first with a woody, lightly powdery finish. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys class…

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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, Cologne 352 or Princessa Midnight?

Princessa Midnight takes 2 of 3 categories. Cologne 352 is rated 3.91/5 from 518 votes; Princessa Midnight is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cologne 352 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Princessa Midnight for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne 352 or Princessa Midnight?

Princessa Midnight lasts longest (Princessa Midnight 70/100, Cologne 352 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne 352 or Princessa Midnight?

Princessa Midnight projects furthest (Princessa Midnight 63/100, Cologne 352 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne 352 and Princessa Midnight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cologne 352 or Princessa Midnight better for summer or winter?

Cologne 352 suits daytime wear; Princessa Midnight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne 352 and Princessa Midnight?

Cologne 352 has top notes of Juniper Berries and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Guaiac Wood. Princessa Midnight has top notes of Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Musk and Amber.