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Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum vs Vanithe

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

Updated 1,144 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 5 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.

  • Vanithe

    Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum5/7
Vanithe2/7
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
Vanithe
Value for money
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Versatility
Vanithe
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
VanitheNez a Nez
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.48/ 5 · 862 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 282 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
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

32%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

221 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum

SillageVanithe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value46
Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
leather92%
smoky84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both vanilla and aromatic

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
Lemon VerbenaTeaRosemary
Heart
JasmineVirginia CedarGuaiac Wood
Base
HoneyVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
InformationalShared notesRosemary, Tea, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. 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
Day49
Night100
Spring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter44
Day–
Night–
Category winnerVanitheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men39
Unisex55
Women6
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#305

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews112

Overall rank#9,812

PerfumerKarine Chevallier

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Vanithe by Nez a Nez plays with a cooling tea and bright lemon verbena opening before settling into a warm, resinous vanilla and honey base. It is a chameleon on the skin, shifting from aromatic, herbal freshness to a cozy, sweet woody embrace. Designed for those who want a unique, evolving scent that bridges the gap …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum or Vanithe?

Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum is rated 4.48/5 from 862 votes; Vanithe is rated 3.81/5 from 282 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 Vanithe for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum or Vanithe?

They last about the same: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 77/100, Vanithe 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum or Vanithe?

Vanithe projects furthest (Vanithe 66/100, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum and Vanithe smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Tea, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.

Is Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum or Vanithe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanithe 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 Vanithe?

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. Vanithe has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.

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