Jet Black Enigma vs Midnight Special
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Special takes 5 of 7 categories.
Jet Black EnigmaChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Midnight SpecialChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jet Black Enigma2/7
Midnight Special5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight Special
- Community sentiment
- Midnight Special
- Longevity
- Midnight Special
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Special
- Value for money
- Jet Black Enigma
- Versatility
- Jet Black Enigma
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Special
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jet Black EnigmaMichael Malul LondonMidnight SpecialEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%
4.12/ 5 · 347 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerMidnight SpecialRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
30%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
238 votes
45%Love
35%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
347 votes
Category winnerMidnight SpecialMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Special
SillageMidnight Special
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJet Black EnigmaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody90%
fresh spicy80%
aromatic70%
earthy60%
vanilla50%
warm spicy100%
oud92%
rose84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomCinnamonBlack PepperGinger
Heart
SaffronVanillaVetiver RootLabdanum
Base
Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCashmeranTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli
Top15-30 mins
SaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Turkish RoseRoseGrapefruit
Base8-12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Saffron and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Midnight Special, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring43
Summer9
Fall98
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Category winnerJet Black EnigmaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,000
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#4,717
PerfumerOlivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerMidnight SpecialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJet Black Enigma opens with a lively hit of cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon, then settles into a darker woody-spicy profile with saffron, vetiver, vanilla, and soft oud. It wears smooth rather than harsh, with a tailored, evening-leaning feel. This is a good fit if you like warm spice, dry woods, and a to…
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, Jet Black Enigma or Midnight Special?
Midnight Special takes 5 of 7 categories. Jet Black Enigma is rated 4.04/5 from 238 votes; Midnight Special is rated 4.12/5 from 347 votes. Choose Jet Black Enigma for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Midnight Special for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Jet Black Enigma or Midnight Special?
Midnight Special lasts longest (Midnight Special 78/100, Jet Black Enigma 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jet Black Enigma or Midnight Special?
Midnight Special projects furthest (Midnight Special 72/100, Jet Black Enigma 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jet Black Enigma and Midnight Special smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Saffron and Vanilla.
Is Jet Black Enigma or Midnight Special better for summer or winter?
For summer, Jet Black Enigma is the stronger pick. For winter, Jet Black Enigma is the stronger pick. Jet Black Enigma suits evening wear; Midnight Special suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jet Black Enigma and Midnight Special?
Jet Black Enigma has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Saffron, Vanilla, Vetiver Root and Labdanum, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cashmeran, Tonka Bean 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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