Fragrance comparison

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum vs Morning Sunray In Sevilla

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 920 ratings analysed

6 wins

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.48862 votes

Rank #304 AmberLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Morning Sunray In Sevilla

Zara

3.7158 votes

Rank #17,510 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Morning Sunray In Sevilla
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum6/7

Morning Sunray In Sevilla1/7

Ratings & consensus: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Morning Sunray In Sevilla
Versatility: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight in Paris Eau de ParfumVan Cleef & Arpels

Morning Sunray In SevillaZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 862 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 56%Had 12%Want 32%

Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

862 votes

26%Love

40%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum

SillageMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMorning Sunray In SevillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

leather92%

smoky84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

white floral83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

smoky56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LeatherMateRosemaryBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-9 hrs

Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber

Top

LemonCitrus Blossom

Heart

RosemaryTarragonJasmine

Base

Incense

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Lemon and Incense. Durations are only published for Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex55

Women6

Date 41%Casual 23%Party 19%Work 17%

Men46

Unisex51

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#304

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews112

Overall rank#17,510

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a smooth blend of supple leather, powdery almond, and warm smoky incense. The opening introduces a splash of tart bergamot and herbal mate tea that quickly softens into an inviting, velvety heart. As it settles onto warm skin, rich tonka bean and sweet ben…

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Morning Sunray In Sevilla by Zara opens with a bright burst of citrus blossom and sharp lemon, establishing an immediate breezy, Mediterranean feel. Created by perfumer Alberto Morillas, the scent transitions into a clean herbal blend of rosemary and tarragon before settling into a warm base of incense. It is designed…

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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 Eau de Parfum or Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum is rated 4.48/5 from 862 votes; Morning Sunray In Sevilla is rated 3.71/5 from 58 votes. Choose Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Morning Sunray In Sevilla for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum or Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 77/100, Morning Sunray In Sevilla 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum or Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 61/100, Morning Sunray In Sevilla 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum and Morning Sunray In Sevilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and smoky accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Lemon and Incense.

Is Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum or Morning Sunray In Sevilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum and Morning Sunray In Sevilla?

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum has top notes of Leather, Mate, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond. Morning Sunray In Sevilla has top notes of Lemon and Citrus Blossom, heart notes of Rosemary, Tarragon and Jasmine, a base of Incense.