Freshman vs Midnight in Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight in Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.
FreshmanChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight in ParisChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Freshman2/7
Midnight in Paris5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight in Paris
- Community sentiment
- Midnight in Paris
- Longevity
- Midnight in Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Freshman
- Value for money
- Midnight in Paris
- Versatility
- Freshman
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FreshmanTruefitt & HillMidnight in ParisVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 45%Had 15%Want 40%
4.26/ 5 · 4,723 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMidnight in ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
57%Like
7%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
61 votes
50%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
4,723 votes
Category winnerMidnight in ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight in Paris
SillageFreshman
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight in ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus86%
fresh spicy72%
woody58%
white floral44%
fresh30%
amber100%
leather92%
vanilla84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotRosemaryAmalfi Lemon
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyClary SageJasmine
Base
Woodsy NotesMuskAmber
Top15-30 mins
LeatherBergamotAmalfi LemonHollyRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaStyraxLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Amalfi Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Midnight in Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall36
Winter21
Day100
Night24
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Category winnerFreshmanMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,226
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#611
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerMidnight in ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFreshman by Truefitt & Hill opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter bergamot, and pine-like rosemary. The citrus punch settles quickly into a cool herbal heart of clary sage, soft jasmine, and lily-of-the-valley, giving the blend a traditional British barbershop structure. As it warms on skin, quiet woodsy no…
Reviews →Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot wrapped in smooth, softened leather. As the citrus sparkle settles, a calming black tea note emerges alongside styrax and sweet lily of the valley, steering the scent away from traditional rough motorcycle gear and toward re…
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, Freshman or Midnight in Paris?
Midnight in Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Freshman is rated 3.90/5 from 61 votes; Midnight in Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 4,723 votes. Choose Freshman for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight in Paris for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Freshman or Midnight in Paris?
Midnight in Paris lasts longest (Midnight in Paris 71/100, Freshman 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Freshman or Midnight in Paris?
Projection is very close: Freshman 58/100, Midnight in Paris 57/100 for sillage.
Do Freshman and Midnight in Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Amalfi Lemon and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Freshman or Midnight in Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Freshman is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight in Paris is the stronger pick. Freshman suits daytime wear; Midnight in Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Freshman and Midnight in Paris?
Freshman has top notes of Bergamot, Rosemary and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Clary Sage and Jasmine, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk and Amber. Midnight in Paris has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Holly, heart notes of Tea, Styrax and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond.
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