Midnight Special vs Edgewater
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Special takes 5 of 7 categories.
Midnight SpecialChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
EdgewaterChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Midnight Special5/7
Edgewater2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight Special
- Community sentiment
- Midnight Special
- Longevity
- Midnight Special
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Special
- Value for money
- Edgewater
- Versatility
- Edgewater
- 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 NihiloEdgewaterMichael Malul LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 347 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 47%Had 6%Want 48%
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
47%Love
29%Like
9%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
91 votes
Category winnerMidnight SpecialMost 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 winnerEdgewaterBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
oud92%
rose84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus
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
PeppermintAppleGrapefruitBergamotBlack PepperCardamomCinnamon
Heart
LactonesFig LeafCoconutLavenderSageSaffronPetitgrainTimur
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodCedarTobaccoVanillaTonka BeanHeliotrope
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Grapefruit. 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
Spring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEdgewaterMost 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#32,047
PerfumerRichard Herpin
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Edgewater opens crisp and lively, with peppermint, grapefruit, bergamot and apple giving it a cool, aromatic lift. As it settles, fig leaf, lavender, sage and creamy coconut-like lactones soften the spice and pull it into a greener, smoother shape. The dry-down adds tobacco, sandalwood, cedar, vanilla and tonka, so it…
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 Edgewater?
Midnight Special takes 5 of 7 categories. Midnight Special is rated 4.12/5 from 347 votes; Edgewater is rated 4.00/5 from 91 votes. Choose Midnight Special for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Edgewater for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Midnight Special or Edgewater?
Midnight Special lasts longest (Midnight Special 78/100, Edgewater 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Midnight Special or Edgewater?
Midnight Special projects furthest (Midnight Special 72/100, Edgewater 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Midnight Special and Edgewater smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Grapefruit.
Is Midnight Special or Edgewater better for summer or winter?
For summer, Edgewater is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Special is the stronger pick. Midnight Special suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Midnight Special and Edgewater?
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. Edgewater has top notes of Peppermint, Apple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lactones, Fig Leaf, Coconut and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tobacco.
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