Profumi Di Polignano
Rank #47,452 Fresh SpicyWoody
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum vs Midnight Special
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.
Il Flaneur Extrait de ParfumChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Midnight SpecialChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum3/5
Midnight Special1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
- Value for money
- Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Special
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Il Flaneur Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di PolignanoMidnight SpecialEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%
4.12/ 5 · 347 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
45%Love
35%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
347 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
SillageIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
rose77%
leather69%
musky61%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
rose84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
SaffronBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitCoconut
Heart3 to 5 hours
PistachioFigRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base8 to 12+ hours
LeatherMuskPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
SaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Turkish RoseRoseGrapefruit
Base8-12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouli
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,452
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,717
PerfumerOlivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerMidnight SpecialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano offers an intriguing balance of spice, fruit, and deep woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit, cushioned quickly by a warm sprinkle of saffron and creamy coconut. As it settles, green fig and dry pistachio mix with rose and gera…
Reviews →Midnight Special by Ex Nihilo opens with a bold spark of black pepper, warm cinnamon, and bittersweet saffron, immediately cutting through the cold air. Right behind the spice, a rich Turkish rose unfolds, soaked in tangy grapefruit nectar that keeps the floral heart brisk rather than powdery. As the fragrance settles…
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, Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum or Midnight Special?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Midnight Special is rated 4.12/5 from 347 votes. Choose Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Midnight Special for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum or Midnight Special?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 100/100, Midnight Special 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum or Midnight Special?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 75/100, Midnight Special 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum and Midnight Special smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Grapefruit and Rose.
Is Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum or Midnight Special better for summer or winter?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear; Midnight Special suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum and Midnight Special?
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pistachio, Fig, Rose and Geranium, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Midnight Special has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Patchouli.
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