Fragrance comparison

Hot! Fragrances Grey vs Midnight Solstice

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Hot! Fragrances Grey

Ulric de Varens

3.673 votes

Rank #63,436 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Solstice

Maison de l'Avenir

4.003 votes

Rank #45,942 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hot! Fragrances Grey takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hot! Fragrances Grey
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight Solstice
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Hot! Fragrances Grey2/3

Midnight Solstice1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hot! Fragrances Grey
Sillage & projection: Hot! Fragrances Grey
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight Solstice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hot! Fragrances GreyUlric de Varens

Midnight SolsticeMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHot! Fragrances Grey

SillageHot! Fragrances Grey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPineappleWormwood

Heart2-4 hrs

AppleFreesiaCorianderGeranium

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskAmberTonka BeanLabdanumMoss

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryCorianderBergamotSaffronAppleelemi

Heart

MagnoliaLeatherOudBlonde WoodsGeranium

Base

Cambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberSuedeMoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Coriander, Geranium and Amber. Durations are only published for Hot! Fragrances Grey, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Party 14%Date 12%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMidnight SolsticeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hot! Fragrances Grey by Ulric de Varens lands on the skin with an unapologetic kick. Three sprays deliver instant energy. The first blast brings sharp alcohol, but that solvent bite evaporates within two minutes. Then, tangy pineapple and bitter wormwood surge forward alongside clean French lavender. The scent feels b…

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Midnight Solstice is an earthy leather fragrance built around rich Cambodian oud and a bright pop of sweet raspberry. It fits well in cool night air, giving off a warm, cozy feel that transitions smoothly from outdoor settings to intimate indoor dinners.

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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, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Midnight Solstice?

Hot! Fragrances Grey takes 2 of 3 categories. Hot! Fragrances Grey is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Midnight Solstice is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Hot! Fragrances Grey for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Solstice for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Midnight Solstice?

Hot! Fragrances Grey lasts longest (Hot! Fragrances Grey 73/100, Midnight Solstice 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hot! Fragrances Grey or Midnight Solstice?

Hot! Fragrances Grey projects furthest (Hot! Fragrances Grey 58/100, Midnight Solstice 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hot! Fragrances Grey and Midnight Solstice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Coriander, Geranium and Amber.

Is Hot! Fragrances Grey or Midnight Solstice better for summer or winter?

Hot! Fragrances Grey suits daytime wear; Midnight Solstice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hot! Fragrances Grey and Midnight Solstice?

Hot! Fragrances Grey has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple and Wormwood, heart notes of Apple, Freesia, Coriander and Geranium, a base of White Musk, Amber, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Midnight Solstice has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Oud and Blonde Woods, a base of Cambodian Oud, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.