Fragrance comparison

Midnight Gold vs Almas

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 448 ratings analysed

Midnight Gold

Mancera

3.84280 votes

Rank #10,286 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Almas

Boadicea the Victorious

4.27168 votes

Rank #4,150 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Almas takes 6 of 7 categories.

Midnight Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Almas
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Midnight Gold1/7

Almas6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight GoldMancera

AlmasBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerAlmasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

280 votes

57%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerAlmasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAlmas

SillageAlmas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value23

Category winnerMidnight GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

rose77%

oud69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeLimeNeroliRosemaryBlack PepperCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCedarPatchouli Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmberoak mossAgarwood (Oud)

Top

PineappleSaffronCorianderCardamomCassisArtemisia

Heart

Turkish RoseIndian JasmineGeraniumNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SuedeSandalwoodAmberCedarVanillaWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Cardamom, Turkish Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Midnight Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night53

Spring62

Summer35

Fall79

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerAlmasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex53

Women20

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

Men27

Unisex65

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,286

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#4,150

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerAlmasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the moody name fool you. Mancera Midnight Gold is an uplifting, sunshine-filled blend of zesty lime, juicy mandarin orange, and cracked black pepper that immediately grabs attention. As the initial citrus sparkle eases, an elegant Turkish rose blooms alongside clean cedar and fresh rosemary. Unlike heavy Mi…

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Almas opens with a sharp burst of tart pineapple cut by bitter artemisia and herbal coriander. Spicy saffron and warm cardamom immediately follow, balancing the fruity top before the floral heart unfolds. Turkish rose and Indian jasmine take center stage during the middle hours, adding a rich, velvety body that preven…

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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, Midnight Gold or Almas?

Almas takes 6 of 7 categories. Midnight Gold is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes; Almas is rated 4.27/5 from 168 votes. Choose Midnight Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Almas for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Gold or Almas?

Almas lasts longest (Almas 87/100, Midnight Gold 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Gold or Almas?

Almas projects furthest (Almas 76/100, Midnight Gold 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Gold and Almas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Neroli, Cardamom, Turkish Rose and Cedar.

Is Midnight Gold or Almas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Midnight Gold is the stronger pick. For winter, Almas is the stronger pick. Midnight Gold suits daytime wear; Almas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight Gold and Almas?

Midnight Gold has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime, Neroli and Rosemary, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Cedar and Patchouli Leaf, a base of White Musk, Amber, oak moss and Agarwood (Oud). Almas has top notes of Pineapple, Saffron, Coriander and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Indian Jasmine, Geranium and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Suede, Sandalwood and Amber.