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Midnight Pearl vs Pink Princesse

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

Updated 637 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Princesse takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Midnight Pearl

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Pink Princesse

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Midnight Pearl2/7
Pink Princesse5/7
Ratings & consensus
Pink Princesse
Community sentiment
Pink Princesse
Longevity
Pink Princesse
Sillage & projection
Pink Princesse
Value for money
Midnight Pearl
Versatility
Pink Princesse
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Midnight Pearl

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Midnight PearlOriflame
Pink PrincessePrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 534 votes
Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%
3.81/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%
Category winnerPink PrincesseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
27%Dislike
0%Hate

534 votes

30%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerPink PrincesseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityPink Princesse

SillagePink Princesse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value50
Category winnerMidnight PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
white floral91%
woody83%
fresh74%
patchouli65%
fruity56%
fruity100%
floral92%
musky84%
sweet77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PearAfrican Orange FlowerFreesia
Heart
JasminePeonyFrangipaniCarnation
Base
PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Virginia CedarVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
Red AppleAmalfi LemonPearPink Pepper
Heart1 to 2 hours
TeaRoseFreesia
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskVetiverVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesPear, Freesia, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pink Princesse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer56
Fall26
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Category winnerPink PrincesseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex6
Women91
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,350

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#20,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMidnight PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Midnight Pearl opens with sweet pear and bright African orange flower before settling into a dense floral heart of jasmine and tropical frangipani. As the fragrance warms on skin, earthy patchouli and smoky agarwood create a dark, woody base. It suits cool autumn evenings and formal events when you want a rich floral …

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Pink Princesse offers a bright, crisp scent built around fresh orchard fruits and sheer florals. The fragrance starts with crisp red apple, sparkling Amalfi lemon, juicy pear, and a mild pop of pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a refreshing heart of tea unfolds alongside dewy rose and freesia petals. The d…

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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 Pearl or Pink Princesse?

Pink Princesse takes 5 of 7 categories. Midnight Pearl is rated 3.61/5 from 534 votes; Pink Princesse is rated 3.81/5 from 103 votes. Choose Midnight Pearl for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pink Princesse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Pearl or Pink Princesse?

They last about the same: Pink Princesse 61/100, Midnight Pearl 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Pearl or Pink Princesse?

Projection is very close: Pink Princesse 57/100, Midnight Pearl 56/100 for sillage.

Do Midnight Pearl and Pink Princesse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Freesia, Virginia Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Midnight Pearl or Pink Princesse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Princesse is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Pearl is the stronger pick. Pink Princesse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight Pearl and Pink Princesse?

Midnight Pearl has top notes of Pear, African Orange Flower and Freesia, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony, Frangipani and Carnation, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Virginia Cedar and Vetiver. Pink Princesse has top notes of Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tea, Rose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Virginia Cedar.

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