Midnight Riviera vs Royal Ceylan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories.
Midnight RivieraChoose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Royal CeylanChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Midnight Riviera2/4
Royal Ceylan1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Midnight Riviera
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Royal Ceylan
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Riviera
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Midnight RivieraFOMORoyal CeylanCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 24%Had 1%Want 74%
3.90/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 10%Had 6%Want 85%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
30%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Riviera
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRoyal CeylanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
marine92%
aromatic84%
salty77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
green70%
floral60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeGingerLemonTangerineBlack Pepper
Heart
Sea NotesTiare FlowerPine TreeMimosaVetiver
Base
Sea SaltWhite MuskAmber
Top15-30 mins
TangerineBergamotGingerGreen TeaRice
Heart2-4 hrs
Sea SaltLotusTea
Base5-7 hrs
VetiverPetitgrainLemonCedar
InformationalShared notesGinger, Lemon, Tangerine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Royal Ceylan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall80
Winter20
Day100
Night75
Spring67
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,509
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#57,481
PerfumerErwin Creed, Olivier Creed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMidnight RivieraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFOMO Midnight Riviera opens with a sharp burst of juicy orange, tangy tangerine, and spicy ginger. Within minutes, salty marine notes cut through the citrus intensity, supported by subtle green pine tree and vetiver. The scent settles into warm amber and clean white musk, leaving a dry, sun-dried towel impression on s…
Reviews →Royal Ceylan opens with a crisp splash of juicy tangerine and sparkling Calabrian bergamot, immediately tempered by freshly grated ginger and an earthy steam of cooked rice. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a tranquil pot of steeped green tea accented by aquatic lotus petals and a subtle pinch of sea salt…
Reviews →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 Riviera or Royal Ceylan?
Midnight Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories. Midnight Riviera is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Royal Ceylan is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes. Choose Midnight Riviera for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Royal Ceylan for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Midnight Riviera or Royal Ceylan?
Midnight Riviera lasts longest (Midnight Riviera 80/100, Royal Ceylan 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Midnight Riviera or Royal Ceylan?
Projection is very close: Midnight Riviera 75/100, Royal Ceylan 75/100 for sillage.
Do Midnight Riviera and Royal Ceylan smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Lemon, Tangerine and Vetiver.
Is Midnight Riviera or Royal Ceylan better for summer or winter?
Midnight Riviera suits daytime wear; Royal Ceylan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Midnight Riviera and Royal Ceylan?
Midnight Riviera has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Sea Notes, Tiare Flower, Pine Tree and Mimosa, a base of Sea Salt, White Musk and Amber. Royal Ceylan has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Ginger and Green Tea, heart notes of Sea Salt, Lotus and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Petitgrain, Lemon and Cedar.
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