Fragrance comparison

Midnight Rose vs Le Somptueux

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 296 ratings analysed

Midnight Rose

Amouroud

4.00248 votes

Rank #7,231 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Le Somptueux

Nejma

3.9448 votes

Rank #12,627 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Somptueux takes 3 of 5 categories.

Midnight Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Le Somptueux
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Midnight Rose2/5

Le Somptueux3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight RoseAmouroud

Le SomptueuxNejma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 248 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

3.94/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 42%

Category winnerMidnight RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

235 votes

47%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityLe Somptueux

SillageLe Somptueux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe SomptueuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

tropical77%

amber69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiPomeloMate

Heart

Red RoseLilyIris

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberLabdanum

Top

SaffronOrange BlossomRock roseBergamot

Heart

CinnamonPalisander RosewoodRed RoseJasmineIris

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamVanillaAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRed Rose, Iris, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer39

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex34

Women64

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,231

PerfumerPatricia Choux

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#12,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMidnight RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouroud Midnight Rose is a woody-floral composition centered on red rose, litchi, and agarwood. It opens with bright citrus pomelo before settling into a jammy, resinous rose heart. Designed for those seeking a modern unisex take on classic floral-oud profiles, this 2016 launch offers a balanced, long-lasting presenc…

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Le Somptueux opens with saffron, orange blossom and bergamot, then quickly turns warmer and darker. Cinnamon, rosewood and florals soften the centre, while the dry-down settles into dusty leather, oud, amber and vanilla. It reads spicy first, then leathery and resinous, with a smooth powdery warmth underneath. This su…

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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 Rose or Le Somptueux?

Le Somptueux takes 3 of 5 categories. Midnight Rose is rated 4.00/5 from 248 votes; Le Somptueux is rated 3.94/5 from 48 votes. Choose Midnight Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Le Somptueux for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Rose or Le Somptueux?

Le Somptueux lasts longest (Le Somptueux 79/100, Midnight Rose 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Rose or Le Somptueux?

Le Somptueux projects furthest (Le Somptueux 69/100, Midnight Rose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Rose and Le Somptueux smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Red Rose, Iris, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Midnight Rose or Le Somptueux better for summer or winter?

Le Somptueux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight Rose and Le Somptueux?

Midnight Rose has top notes of Litchi, Pomelo and Mate, heart notes of Red Rose, Lily and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Labdanum. Le Somptueux has top notes of Saffron, Orange Blossom, Rock rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Palisander Rosewood, Red Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tolu Balsam and Vanilla.