Fragrance comparison

Midnight Gold vs Le Monde Sur Mesure

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 314 ratings analysed

5 wins

Midnight Gold

Mancera

3.84280 votes

Rank #10,286 CitrusFresh Spicy

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59%scent match

Closely related

Le Monde Sur Mesure

Morreale Paris

2.0934 votes

Rank #22,332 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Gold takes 5 of 8 categories.

Midnight Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Le Monde Sur Mesure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Midnight Gold5/8

Le Monde Sur Mesure2/8

Ratings & consensus: Midnight Gold
Community sentiment: Midnight Gold
Longevity: Midnight Gold
Sillage & projection: Midnight Gold
Value for money: Le Monde Sur Mesure
Versatility: Le Monde Sur Mesure
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight GoldMancera

Le Monde Sur MesureMorreale Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

2.09/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

Category winnerMidnight GoldRating 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

18%Love

6%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

65%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerMidnight GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate27

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Gold

SillageMidnight Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLe Monde Sur MesureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

green42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

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)

Top15-30 mins

LavenderNeroliBasilMintRosemaryBergamotGrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Black PepperMadagascar ClovesFirIndonesian NutmegCardamomCinnamonJasmineJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

GingerCypressPine TreePatchouliVanillaCedarAustralian SandalwoodVetiver

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night53

Spring94

Summer100

Fall94

Winter94

Day100

Night85

Category winnerLe Monde Sur MesureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex53

Women20

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

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

Work 33%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,286

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#22,332

PerfumerJean-Pierre Morreale

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMidnight GoldHigher 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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Le Monde Sur Mesure by Morreale Paris unfolds as a crisp, invigorating aromatic blend centered on traditional French cologne craftsmanship. The initial spray delivers an energetic splash of sweet peppermint, tart bergamot, and herbal lavender that immediately wakes up the senses. As the vibrant citrus burst settles on…

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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 Le Monde Sur Mesure?

Midnight Gold takes 5 of 8 categories. Midnight Gold is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes; Le Monde Sur Mesure is rated 2.09/5 from 34 votes. Choose Midnight Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Le Monde Sur Mesure for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Gold or Le Monde Sur Mesure?

Midnight Gold lasts longest (Midnight Gold 70/100, Le Monde Sur Mesure 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Gold or Le Monde Sur Mesure?

Midnight Gold projects furthest (Midnight Gold 59/100, Le Monde Sur Mesure 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Gold and Le Monde Sur Mesure smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli, Rosemary, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Midnight Gold or Le Monde Sur Mesure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Midnight Gold and Le Monde Sur Mesure?

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). Le Monde Sur Mesure has top notes of Lavender, Neroli, Basil and Mint, heart notes of Black Pepper, Madagascar Cloves, Fir and Indonesian Nutmeg, a base of Ginger, Cypress, Pine Tree and Patchouli.