Fragrance comparison

Hidden on the Rooftops vs Messi Platinum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 153 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hidden on the Rooftops

Miller Harris

3.93122 votes

Rank #32,527 SweetCitrus

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Messi Platinum

Messi

3.5231 votes

Rank #21,250 AromaticMineral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hidden on the Rooftops takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hidden on the Rooftops
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Messi Platinum
Choose it for a aromatic and mineral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hidden on the Rooftops4/7

Messi Platinum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Hidden on the Rooftops
Community sentiment: Hidden on the Rooftops
Longevity: Hidden on the Rooftops
Sillage & projection: Messi Platinum
Value for money: Hidden on the Rooftops
Versatility: Messi Platinum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Messi Platinum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hidden on the RooftopsMiller Harris

Messi PlatinumMessi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.52/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%

Category winnerHidden on the RooftopsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

122 votes

58%Love

3%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

32%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerHidden on the RooftopsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHidden on the Rooftops

SillageMessi Platinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value46

Category winnerHidden on the RooftopsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

mineral92%

marine84%

woody77%

coconut69%

aquatic61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeAngelicaBergamotRed BerriesClary SageViolet LeafBlack Pepper

Heart

TeaPollenHoneysuckleSyringaPrivetHoneyTurkish Rose

Base

DriftwoodMuskSandalwoodVetiverAmbergris

Top

Aquatic notesGreen CoconutBergamot

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageLavender

Base

Mineral notesTeak WoodVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall52

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer71

Fall64

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerMessi PlatinumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex51

Women45

Men65

Unisex0

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,527

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMessi PlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hidden on the Rooftops by Miller Harris captures the quiet green hum of a London rooftop garden. The opening hits with a sharp twist of lime and bergamot, quickly grounded by the herbal bite of clary sage and violet leaf. As it settles, a dry, pollen-dusted sweetness emerges, smelling less like jarred honey and more l…

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Messi Platinum opens with a bright splash of aquatic notes, crisp green coconut, and zesty bergamot. The composition quickly shifts into an aromatic heart of violet leaf, clary sage, and lavender, providing a clean herbal lift that cools the skin during hot weather. As it settles over time, a dry base of mineral notes…

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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, Hidden on the Rooftops or Messi Platinum?

Hidden on the Rooftops takes 4 of 7 categories. Hidden on the Rooftops is rated 3.93/5 from 122 votes; Messi Platinum is rated 3.52/5 from 31 votes. Choose Hidden on the Rooftops for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Messi Platinum for a aromatic and mineral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hidden on the Rooftops or Messi Platinum?

They last about the same: Hidden on the Rooftops 61/100, Messi Platinum 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hidden on the Rooftops or Messi Platinum?

Projection is very close: Messi Platinum 60/100, Hidden on the Rooftops 59/100 for sillage.

Do Hidden on the Rooftops and Messi Platinum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Vetiver.

Is Hidden on the Rooftops or Messi Platinum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hidden on the Rooftops is the stronger pick. For winter, Messi Platinum is the stronger pick. Messi Platinum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hidden on the Rooftops and Messi Platinum?

Hidden on the Rooftops has top notes of Lime, Angelica, Bergamot and Red Berries, heart notes of Tea, Pollen, Honeysuckle and Syringa, a base of Driftwood, Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Messi Platinum has top notes of Aquatic notes, Green Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage and Lavender, a base of Mineral notes, Teak Wood, Vetiver and Amber.