Fragrance comparison

Midnight Gold vs Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 506 ratings analysed

4 wins

Midnight Gold

Mancera

3.84280 votes

Rank #10,286 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos

Natura

4.22226 votes

Rank #24,402 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Gold takes 4 of 7 categories.

Midnight Gold
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Midnight Gold4/7

Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight GoldMancera

Maracujá Natureza dos SonhosNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerMaracujá Natureza dos SonhosRating 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

50%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

226 votes

Category winnerMaracujá Natureza dos SonhosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Gold

SillageMidnight Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMaracujá Natureza dos SonhosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

musky65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

white floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

PalmarosaPassionfruitLemonBergamotMandarinPennyroyalOrangeRosemary

Heart

PetitgrainOrange BlossomJasmineMateVioletRose

Base

MuskAmberCedarMossGaiac WoodPatchoulielemiCade oil

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Turkish Rose, Cedar and Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMidnight GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex53

Women20

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

Men4

Unisex61

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,286

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#24,402

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos is a vibrant citrus fragrance from Natura, crafted by Verônica Kato. This 2024 release features a complex opening of passionfruit, palmarosa, and ginger, settling into a woody, amber-infused base. It is a refreshing choice for high-heat summer days, offering a clean and natural aromatic ex…

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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 Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos?

Midnight Gold takes 4 of 7 categories. Midnight Gold is rated 3.84/5 from 280 votes; Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos is rated 4.22/5 from 226 votes. Choose Midnight Gold for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Gold or Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos?

Midnight Gold lasts longest (Midnight Gold 70/100, Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Gold or Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos?

Midnight Gold projects furthest (Midnight Gold 59/100, Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Gold and Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Turkish Rose, Cedar and Amber.

Is Midnight Gold or Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Midnight Gold and Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos?

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). Maracujá Natureza dos Sonhos has top notes of Palmarosa, Passionfruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Petitgrain, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Mate, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Moss.