Fragrance comparison

Denise Richards vs Bain De Midi

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 661 ratings analysed

5 wins

Denise Richards

4.1527 votes

Rank #17,812 White FloralFloral

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62%scent match

Closely related

Bain De Midi

Maison Matine

3.71634 votes

Rank #4,966 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denise Richards takes 5 of 7 categories.

Denise Richards
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bain De Midi
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Denise Richards5/7

Bain De Midi2/7

Ratings & consensus: Denise Richards
Community sentiment: Denise Richards
Longevity: Bain De Midi
Sillage & projection: Denise Richards
Value for money: Denise Richards
Versatility: Denise Richards
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

Denise RichardsDenise Richards

Bain De MidiMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

3.71/ 5 · 634 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

Category winnerDenise RichardsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

26%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

482 votes

Category winnerDenise RichardsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBain De Midi

SillageDenise Richards

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerDenise RichardsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

lactonic77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

vanilla42%

white floral100%

sweet90%

yellow floral80%

vanilla70%

coconut60%

lactonic50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and lactonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FrangipaniCoconutYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaTiare FlowerJasmineLily

Base5-8 hrs

VioletVanillaMusk

Top

CoconutBergamot

Heart

Tiare FlowerYlang-YlangGardenia

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia and Tiare Flower. Durations are only published for Denise Richards, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenise RichardsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 28%Work 18%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,812

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#4,966

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews103

Category winnerBain De MidiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denise Richards delivers an immediate rush of tropical white flowers drenched in chilled coconut water. Frangipani and yellow ylang-ylang create a bright, nectar-sweet opening that settles within minutes. Then, a massive gardenia bouquet takes over. It smells clean, velvety, and distinctly reminiscent of lush island g…

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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…

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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, Denise Richards or Bain De Midi?

Denise Richards takes 5 of 7 categories. Denise Richards is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Bain De Midi is rated 3.71/5 from 634 votes. Choose Denise Richards for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bain De Midi for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Denise Richards or Bain De Midi?

Bain De Midi lasts longest (Bain De Midi 62/100, Denise Richards 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denise Richards or Bain De Midi?

Denise Richards projects furthest (Denise Richards 58/100, Bain De Midi 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Denise Richards and Bain De Midi smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and lactonic accords. Common notes include Coconut, Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia and Tiare Flower.

Is Denise Richards or Bain De Midi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Denise Richards is the stronger pick. For winter, Denise Richards is the stronger pick. Denise Richards suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denise Richards and Bain De Midi?

Denise Richards has top notes of Frangipani, Coconut and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Violet, Vanilla and Musk. 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.