L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum vs Midnight in Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories.
L’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Midnight in ParisChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum4/8
Midnight in Paris3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight in Paris
- Value for money
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Midnight in Paris
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumGuerlainMidnight in ParisVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.45/ 5 · 9,355 votes
Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%
4.26/ 5 · 4,723 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
9,355 votes
50%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
4,723 votes
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMidnight in Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
cherry92%
vanilla84%
almond77%
nutty69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
leather92%
vanilla84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both vanilla and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondSpicesLavenderBergamotRosemaryThyme
Heart3 to 5 hours
CherryVanillaIncenseBulgarian Rose
Base4 to 6 hours
LeatherTonka BeanSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
LeatherBergamotAmalfi LemonHollyRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaStyraxLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber
Category winnerMidnight in ParisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer17
Fall99
Winter100
Day72
Night100
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Category winnerL’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#881
PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews210
Overall rank#606
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerMidnight in ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum brings together rich cherry, sweet almond, and warm vanilla over a base of leather and sandalwood. The opening pairs nutty almond with fresh bergamot, aromatic lavender, rosemary, thyme, and mixed spices before sinking into a plush, dark cherry heart. Bulgarian rose and smoky incen…
Reviews →Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot wrapped in smooth, softened leather. As the citrus sparkle settles, a calming black tea note emerges alongside styrax and sweet lily of the valley, steering the scent away from traditional rough motorcycle gear and toward re…
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, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Midnight in Paris?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 8 categories. L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is rated 4.45/5 from 9,355 votes; Midnight in Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 4,723 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Midnight in Paris for a amber and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Midnight in Paris?
They last about the same: L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum 71/100, Midnight in Paris 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Midnight in Paris?
Projection is very close: Midnight in Paris 57/100, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum 56/100 for sillage.
Do L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum and Midnight in Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Almond, Bergamot, Rosemary and Incense.
Is L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Midnight in Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Midnight in Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum and Midnight in Paris?
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum has top notes of Almond, Spices, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry, Vanilla, Incense and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Leather, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Midnight in Paris has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Holly, heart notes of Tea, Styrax and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond.
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