Fragrance comparison

Midnight in Paris vs Swing version two

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 4,725 ratings analysed

1 wins

Midnight in Paris

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.264,723 votes

Rank #590 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Swing version two

Julian Rouas

3.002 votes

Rank #60,931 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight in Paris takes 1 of 1 categories.

Midnight in Paris
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Swing version two
Choose it for a green and citrus character.

Midnight in Paris1/1

Swing version two0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight in ParisVan Cleef & Arpels

Swing version twoJulian Rouas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 4,723 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

4,723 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

vanilla84%

smoky77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

green100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherBergamotAmalfi LemonHollyRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaStyraxLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber

Top

HollyAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Green Notes

Base

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InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon and Holly. Durations are only published for Midnight in Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex49

Women8

Date 38%Party 23%Work 20%Casual 19%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#590

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#60,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMidnight in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot wrapped in smooth, softened leather. As the citrus sparkle settles, a calming black tea note emerges alongside styrax and sweet lily of the valley, steering the scent away from traditional rough motorcycle gear and toward re…

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Swing version two by Julian Rouas is an aromatic green composition tailored for the golf course. It features sharp top notes of holly and Amalfi lemon that transition into a base of raw Provence herbs. The scent is designed to last through a round of sports, offering a crisp, herbaceous profile that stands out during …

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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 in Paris or Swing version two?

Midnight in Paris takes 1 of 1 categories. Midnight in Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 4,723 votes; Swing version two is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Midnight in Paris for a amber and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Swing version two for a green and citrus character.

Do Midnight in Paris and Swing version two smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon and Holly.

Is Midnight in Paris or Swing version two better for summer or winter?

Midnight in Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight in Paris and Swing version two?

Midnight in Paris has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Holly, heart notes of Tea, Styrax and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond. Swing version two has top notes of Holly and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Green Notes.