Fragrance comparison

Mashkoor vs Dance Star Midnight

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mashkoor

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.3971 votes

Rank #13,736 FloralAlmond

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Dance Star Midnight

Shakira

3.2520 votes

Rank #45,374 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mashkoor takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mashkoor
Choose it for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dance Star Midnight
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mashkoor5/5

Dance Star Midnight0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MashkoorAl Haramain Perfumes

Dance Star MidnightShakira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.39/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

3.25/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerMashkoorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

15%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityMashkoor

SillageMashkoor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMashkoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

almond92%

woody84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

rose61%

amber100%

floral91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

fruity65%

citrus56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondPoppyMandarin Orange

Heart

White LilyOrchidPeony

Base

Woody NotesRoseHeliotropeMuskYlang-Ylang

Top

RaspberryMandarin OrangeBergamotPassionfruit

Heart

OrchidPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberBenzoinMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orchid, Peony and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer42

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer64

Fall55

Winter64

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

Men35

Unisex0

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#45,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMashkoorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mashkoor is a floral, almond-sweet scent that can feel a little rough at first, some people get a sharp, generic “perfumey” opening, even a classic barbershop vibe. Give it time on skin and it often turns into a nutty, syrupy almond with peony and creamy white florals over soft woods and musk. It suits gourmand lovers…

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Shakira Dance Star Midnight is a sweet fruity floral scent that layers bright raspberry and tropical passion fruit over warm amber and clean sandalwood. Designed for casual evening wear during cooler spring nights, this inexpensive fragrance offers a youthful, playful aura for budget conscious shoppers wanting a sweet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mashkoor or Dance Star Midnight?

Mashkoor takes 5 of 5 categories. Mashkoor is rated 3.39/5 from 71 votes; Dance Star Midnight is rated 3.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Mashkoor for a floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dance Star Midnight for a amber and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mashkoor or Dance Star Midnight?

Mashkoor lasts longest (Mashkoor 80/100, Dance Star Midnight 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mashkoor or Dance Star Midnight?

Mashkoor projects furthest (Mashkoor 70/100, Dance Star Midnight 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mashkoor and Dance Star Midnight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orchid, Peony and Musk.

Is Mashkoor or Dance Star Midnight better for summer or winter?

Mashkoor suits day or night wear; Dance Star Midnight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mashkoor and Dance Star Midnight?

Mashkoor has top notes of Almond, Poppy and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of White Lily, Orchid and Peony, a base of Woody Notes, Rose, Heliotrope and Musk. Dance Star Midnight has top notes of Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Passionfruit, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Musk and Sandalwood.