Midnight Heat vs Punch Aux Fruits
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Punch Aux Fruits takes 4 of 7 categories.
Midnight HeatChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Punch Aux FruitsChoose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Midnight Heat3/7
Punch Aux Fruits4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Community sentiment
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Longevity
- Midnight Heat
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Heat
- Value for money
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Versatility
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Heat
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Midnight HeatBeyoncéPunch Aux FruitsLe Monde GourmandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.11/ 5 · 1,313 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 65%Had 3%Want 31%
Category winnerPunch Aux FruitsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
28%Dislike
1%Hate
1,257 votes
48%Love
28%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
64 votes
Category winnerPunch Aux FruitsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Heat
SillageMidnight Heat
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPunch Aux FruitsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
tropical88%
sweet77%
woody65%
floral53%
patchouli42%
tropical100%
fruity83%
floral65%
white floral48%
fresh30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both tropical, fruity and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumCarambola (Star Fruit)Pitahaya
Heart
OrchidNight blooming CereusTulipPeony
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
Pitahaya
Heart1 to 2 hours
Jasmine
Base1 to 3 hours
Amber
InformationalShared notesPitahaya and Amber. Durations are only published for Punch Aux Fruits, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer100
Fall3
Winter6
Day100
Night13
Category winnerPunch Aux FruitsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,661
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin
Launched—
Reviews215
Overall rank#14,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerMidnight HeatHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMidnight Heat by Beyoncé opens with a bright blast of plum and carambola, settling into an orchid-heavy floral heart. This oriental floral fragrance thrives in evening settings during warmer months. While its patchouli base provides a steady foundation, the scent leans sweet and fruity, offering a modern, unapologetic…
Reviews →Punch Aux Fruits by Le Monde Gourmand is a bright, easygoing floral fruity scent built around a playful core. The composition opens with an immediate burst of juicy pitahaya, bringing a sweet, tart tropical presence that feels energetic and clean. As the opening settles, a soft jasmine heart steps in, adding a breezy …
Reviews →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, Midnight Heat or Punch Aux Fruits?
Punch Aux Fruits takes 4 of 7 categories. Midnight Heat is rated 3.11/5 from 1,313 votes; Punch Aux Fruits is rated 4.11/5 from 64 votes. Choose Midnight Heat for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Punch Aux Fruits for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Midnight Heat or Punch Aux Fruits?
Midnight Heat lasts longest (Midnight Heat 59/100, Punch Aux Fruits 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Midnight Heat or Punch Aux Fruits?
Midnight Heat projects furthest (Midnight Heat 56/100, Punch Aux Fruits 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Midnight Heat and Punch Aux Fruits smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Pitahaya and Amber.
Is Midnight Heat or Punch Aux Fruits better for summer or winter?
For summer, Punch Aux Fruits is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Heat is the stronger pick. Punch Aux Fruits suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Midnight Heat and Punch Aux Fruits?
Midnight Heat has top notes of Plum, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pitahaya, heart notes of Orchid, Night blooming Cereus, Tulip and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. Punch Aux Fruits has top notes of Pitahaya, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber.
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