Fragrance comparison

Lucent vs Midnight Kiss

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lucent

Silke Wilhelm I.

3.8610 votes

Rank #23,339 FloralWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Kiss

Primark

3.7914 votes

Rank #52,451 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lucent takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lucent
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Midnight Kiss
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Lucent2/3

Midnight Kiss1/3

Ratings & consensus: Lucent
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Midnight Kiss
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lucent

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

LucentSilke Wilhelm I.

Midnight KissPrimark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

3.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 24%Had 32%Want 45%

Category winnerLucentRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

21%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMidnight Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

rose61%

powdery100%

floral88%

rose77%

violet65%

vanilla53%

almond42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeTangerineBlack CurrantVioletMarigoldHyacinth

Heart

OsmanthusJasmineTuberoseRoseMagnoliaPatchouliHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodOpoponaxStyraxIncenseBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

Notes

RoseHeliotropeVioletOsmanthusAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Osmanthus, Rose and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Midnight Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter60

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#52,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLucentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lucent is a warm floral amber with a bright citrus opening and a soft, powdery core. Blood orange, mandarin and black currant give it lift at first, then tuberose, jasmine and rose settle into a richer base of benzoin, incense, tonka and sandalwood. It reads classic rather than trendy, with a polished, feminine style …

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Midnight Kiss by Primark is a powdery floral fragrance built around sweet violet, delicate rose, and the soft almond facet of heliotrope. The scent opens with a noticeable rush of sugary florals and plush cosmetic powder, reminiscent of a vintage vanity table or scented lip gloss. As it settles, warm amber grounds the…

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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, Lucent or Midnight Kiss?

Lucent takes 2 of 3 categories. Lucent is rated 3.86/5 from 10 votes; Midnight Kiss is rated 3.79/5 from 14 votes. Choose Lucent for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Midnight Kiss for a powdery and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which projects more, Lucent or Midnight Kiss?

Midnight Kiss projects furthest (Midnight Kiss 63/100, Lucent 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lucent and Midnight Kiss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and rose accords. Common notes include Violet, Osmanthus, Rose and Heliotrope.

Is Lucent or Midnight Kiss better for summer or winter?

Lucent suits evening wear; Midnight Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lucent and Midnight Kiss?

Lucent has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Jasmine, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Opoponax, Styrax and Incense. Midnight Kiss features Rose, Heliotrope, Violet, Osmanthus and Amber.