Hydrangea vs Midnight Datura
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Datura takes 6 of 7 categories.
HydrangeaChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight DaturaChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hydrangea1/7
Midnight Datura6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight Datura
- Community sentiment
- Midnight Datura
- Longevity
- Midnight Datura
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Datura
- Value for money
- Hydrangea
- Versatility
- Midnight Datura
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Datura
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HydrangeaJ-ScentMidnight DaturaParfums QuartanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.46/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%
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 hate18%Love
42%Like
14%Ok
18%Dislike
7%Hate
99 votes
38%Love
36%Like
9%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
Category winnerMidnight DaturaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Datura
SillageMidnight Datura
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHydrangeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
white floral92%
floral84%
powdery77%
violet69%
rose61%
white floral100%
powdery92%
floral84%
tuberose77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HyacinthJasmineIris FlowerGreen LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyMuskVioletCedarRose
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
TuberoseHeliotropeDaturaJasmineMagnoliaVioletRumMuskLily-of-the-ValleyCloveVanillaAmber
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Violet. Durations are only published for Midnight Datura, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer69
Fall31
Winter31
Day100
Night30
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#16,175
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#15,227
PerfumerLisa Fleischmann
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerMidnight DaturaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJ-Scent Hydrangea mimics the scent of a blooming hydrangea bush after a rainstorm. It blends fresh hyacinth, jasmine, and cedarwood to create a realistic, aquatic floral profile. This fragrance performs best in cool, damp spring weather, offering an ethereal and green experience that is suited for both men and women w…
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, Hydrangea or Midnight Datura?
Midnight Datura takes 6 of 7 categories. Hydrangea is rated 3.46/5 from 99 votes; Midnight Datura is rated 3.95/5 from 94 votes. Choose Hydrangea for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Datura for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Hydrangea or Midnight Datura?
Midnight Datura lasts longest (Midnight Datura 74/100, Hydrangea 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hydrangea or Midnight Datura?
Midnight Datura projects furthest (Midnight Datura 58/100, Hydrangea 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hydrangea and Midnight Datura smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk and Violet.
Is Hydrangea or Midnight Datura better for summer or winter?
For summer, Hydrangea is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Datura is the stronger pick. Hydrangea suits daytime wear; Midnight Datura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hydrangea and Midnight Datura?
Hydrangea features Hyacinth, Jasmine, Iris Flower, Green Leaves and Lily-of-the-Valley. Midnight Datura features Tuberose, Heliotrope, Datura, Jasmine and Magnolia.
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