Fragrance comparison

Midnight Oud vs Post Scriptum

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 2,105 ratings analysed

3 wins

Midnight Oud

Ard Al Zaafaran

3.922,099 votes

Rank #240 AmberFresh Spicy

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60%scent match

Closely related

Post Scriptum

Irie

3.506 votes

Rank #66,629 AmberBalsamic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Oud takes 3 of 3 categories.

Midnight Oud
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Post Scriptum
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Midnight Oud3/3

Post Scriptum0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight OudArd Al Zaafaran

Post ScriptumIrie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 2,099 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 11%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

1,470 votes

0%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Oud

SillageMidnight Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

balsamic53%

oud42%

amber100%

balsamic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

sweet53%

oud42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OreganoPimentoBergamot

Heart

OlibanumOpoponaxAmberLabdanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

WormwoodSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrhhOpoponaxLabdanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmbergris

InformationalShared notesOpoponax, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex26

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews429

Overall rank#66,629

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMidnight OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Midnight Oud opens with an abrupt hit of dry oregano and pimento pepper, quickly cutting through bergamot before settling into heavy olibanum incense. Resinous labdanum and amber warm up the middle phase, giving the herbal spice a dense, balsamic weight. As it dries down, smoky agarwood and dark leather anchor the bas…

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Post Scriptum by Irie opens with a sharp flash of bitter wormwood and dry aromatic spices before grounding itself in thick, golden resins. Perfumer Julien Rasquinet builds the heart around smoky myrrh, sweet opoponax, and sticky labdanum, creating a deep balsamic weight on skin. As the initial herbal prickle softens, …

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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 Oud or Post Scriptum?

Midnight Oud takes 3 of 3 categories. Midnight Oud is rated 3.92/5 from 2,099 votes; Post Scriptum is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Midnight Oud for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Post Scriptum for a amber and balsamic character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Oud or Post Scriptum?

Midnight Oud lasts longest (Midnight Oud 83/100, Post Scriptum 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Oud or Post Scriptum?

Midnight Oud projects furthest (Midnight Oud 75/100, Post Scriptum 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Oud and Post Scriptum smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Opoponax, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Midnight Oud or Post Scriptum better for summer or winter?

Post Scriptum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight Oud and Post Scriptum?

Midnight Oud has top notes of Oregano, Pimento and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, Opoponax, Amber and Labdanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Post Scriptum has top notes of Wormwood and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Myrhh, Opoponax and Labdanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Ambergris.