Fragrance comparison

Edgewater vs Midnight Special

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 438 ratings analysed

Edgewater

Michael Malul London

4.0091 votes

Rank #32,047 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Midnight Special

Ex Nihilo

4.12347 votes

Rank #4,717 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Special takes 5 of 7 categories.

Edgewater
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Midnight Special
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Edgewater2/7

Midnight Special5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EdgewaterMichael Malul London

Midnight SpecialEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%

4.12/ 5 · 347 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMidnight SpecialRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

29%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

91 votes

45%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

347 votes

Category winnerMidnight SpecialMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Special

SillageMidnight Special

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value31

Category winnerEdgewaterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeppermintAppleGrapefruitBergamotBlack PepperCardamomCinnamon

Heart

LactonesFig LeafCoconutLavenderSageSaffronPetitgrainTimur

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodCedarTobaccoVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseRoseGrapefruit

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Saffron. Durations are only published for Midnight Special, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerEdgewaterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men15

Unisex65

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,047

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,717

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerMidnight SpecialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Edgewater opens crisp and lively, with peppermint, grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a cool, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig leaf, lavender, sage and creamy coconut-like lactones soften the spice and pull it into a greener, smoother shape. The dry-down adds tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka, so it…

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Midnight Special by Ex Nihilo opens with a bold spark of black pepper, warm cinnamon, and bittersweet saffron, immediately cutting through the cold air. Right behind the spice, a rich Turkish rose unfolds, soaked in tangy grapefruit nectar that keeps the floral heart brisk rather than powdery. As the fragrance settles…

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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, Edgewater or Midnight Special?

Midnight Special takes 5 of 7 categories. Edgewater is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes; Midnight Special is rated 4.12/5 from 347 votes. Choose Edgewater for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Midnight Special for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Edgewater or Midnight Special?

Midnight Special lasts longest (Midnight Special 78/100, Edgewater 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Edgewater or Midnight Special?

Midnight Special projects furthest (Midnight Special 72/100, Edgewater 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Edgewater and Midnight Special smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Saffron.

Is Edgewater or Midnight Special better for summer or winter?

For summer, Edgewater is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Special is the stronger pick. Midnight Special suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Edgewater and Midnight Special?

Edgewater has top notes of Peppermint, Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lactones, Fig Leaf, Coconut and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco. Midnight Special has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Patchouli.