Midnight Special vs Crushed Symphony
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Special takes 4 of 5 categories.
Midnight SpecialChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Crushed SymphonyChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Midnight Special4/5
Crushed Symphony1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight Special
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Midnight Special
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Special
- Value for money
- Crushed Symphony
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Special
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Midnight SpecialEx NihiloCrushed SymphonyRhizomeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 347 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
2.89/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 41%Had 3%Want 55%
Category winnerMidnight SpecialRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
35%Like
9%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
347 votes
0%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
14%Dislike
29%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Special
SillageMidnight Special
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCrushed SymphonyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
oud92%
rose84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
powdery84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
SaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Turkish RoseRoseGrapefruit
Base8-12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouli
Top
Sweet OrangePink PepperSaffron
Heart
Turkish RoseBlack PepperCinnamonOud
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Rose. Durations are only published for Midnight Special, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day32
Night100
Spring75
Summer25
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#4,717
PerfumerOlivier Pescheux
Launched—
Reviews29
Overall rank#58,240
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerMidnight SpecialHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMidnight Special by Ex Nihilo opens with a bold spark of black pepper, warm cinnamon, and bittersweet saffron, immediately cutting through the cold air. Right behind the spice, a rich Turkish rose unfolds, soaked in tangy grapefruit nectar that keeps the floral heart brisk rather than powdery. As the fragrance settles…
Reviews →Crushed Symphony by Rhizome is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. It opens with vibrant sweet orange and pink pepper before softening into a heart of Turkish rose and cinnamon. The base provides a lingering, woody finish with notes of sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla. It is a bold choice for cooler weathe…
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 Special or Crushed Symphony?
Midnight Special takes 4 of 5 categories. Midnight Special is rated 4.12/5 from 347 votes; Crushed Symphony is rated 2.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Midnight Special for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Crushed Symphony for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Midnight Special or Crushed Symphony?
Midnight Special lasts longest (Midnight Special 78/100, Crushed Symphony 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Midnight Special or Crushed Symphony?
Midnight Special projects furthest (Midnight Special 72/100, Crushed Symphony 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Midnight Special and Crushed Symphony smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Rose.
Is Midnight Special or Crushed Symphony better for summer or winter?
Midnight Special suits evening wear; Crushed Symphony suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Midnight Special and Crushed Symphony?
Midnight Special has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose and Grapefruit, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Patchouli. Crushed Symphony has top notes of Sweet Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Cinnamon and Oud, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber.
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