Flirt vs Midnight Datura
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Datura takes 3 of 8 categories.
FlirtChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Midnight DaturaChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Flirt2/8
Midnight Datura3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight Datura
- Community sentiment
- Flirt
- Longevity
- Flirt
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Midnight Datura
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Datura
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlirtPrescriptivesMidnight DaturaParfums QuartanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 26%Had 32%Want 42%
3.95/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 26%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerMidnight DaturaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
38%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
Category winnerFlirtMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFlirt
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody91%
powdery83%
violet74%
warm spicy65%
fresh spicy56%
white floral100%
powdery92%
floral84%
tuberose77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Green LeavesPepperPomegranateLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletFreesiaOrchidGinger flowerMagnoliaRose
Base6-8 hrs
Woody NotesIrisSandalwoodMuskCedar
Notes
TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer33
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night38
Spring84
Summer36
Fall100
Winter48
Day66
Night100
Category winnerMidnight DaturaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,683
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#15,227
PerfumerLisa Fleischmann
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerMidnight DaturaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlirt by Prescriptives delivers a bright, energetic snap of crushed green leaves, tart lemon, and sharp pepper before softening into a lush floral bouquet. Released in 1998, this fragrance avoids heavy sweetness in favor of crisp springtime air and botanical realism. A powdery core of violet, freesia, and ginger flowe…
Reviews →Midnight Datura by Parfums Quartana is an opulent floral perfume centered on intoxicating tuberose, datura, and lush jasmine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and green leaves, quickly revealing a dense bouquet softened by powdery heliotrope and violet. Warm spices like clove and nutmeg blend into dark r…
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, Flirt or Midnight Datura?
Midnight Datura takes 3 of 8 categories. Flirt is rated 3.92/5 from 38 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Flirt for a floral and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Flirt or Midnight Datura?
Flirt lasts longest (Flirt 80/100, Midnight Datura 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flirt or Midnight Datura?
Projection is very close: Flirt 58/100, Midnight Datura 58/100 for sillage.
Do Flirt and Midnight Datura smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Magnolia and Musk.
Is Flirt or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?
For summer, Midnight Datura is the stronger pick. For winter, Flirt is the stronger pick. Flirt suits daytime wear; Midnight Datura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flirt and Midnight Datura?
Flirt has top notes of Green Leaves, Pepper, Pomegranate and Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Freesia, Orchid and Ginger flower, a base of Woody Notes, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk. Midnight Datura features Tuberose, Heliotrope, Datura, Jasmine and Magnolia.
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