L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum vs Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories.
L’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Midnight in Paris Eau de ParfumChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum2/8
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum6/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L’Homme Idéal Eau de ParfumGuerlainMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.45/ 5 · 9,355 votes
Have 51%Had 10%Want 39%
4.48/ 5 · 862 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMidnight in Paris 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
63%Love
28%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
862 votes
Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
SillageMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
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%
smoky84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match28%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
LeatherMateRosemaryBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-9 hrs
Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber
Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-9 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer17
Fall99
Winter100
Day72
Night100
Spring37
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day49
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#303
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews112
Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumHigher 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 Eau de Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a smooth blend of supple leather, powdery almond, and warm smoky incense. The opening introduces a splash of tart bergamot and herbal mate tea that quickly softens into an inviting, velvety heart. As it settles onto warm skin, rich tonka bean and sweet ben…
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 Eau de Parfum?
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 8 categories. L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum is rated 4.45/5 from 9,355 votes; Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum is rated 4.48/5 from 862 votes. Choose L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum?
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 77/100, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum or Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum?
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 61/100, L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum and Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% 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 Eau de Parfum 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 Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L’Homme Idéal Eau de Parfum and Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum?
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 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Leather, Mate, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond.
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