Fragrance comparison

Midnight Special vs Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 351 ratings analysed

Midnight Special

Ex Nihilo

4.12347 votes

Rank #4,717 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

Profumi Di Polignano

5.004 votes

Rank #47,452 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Midnight Special
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Midnight Special1/5

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Value for money: Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight Special

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Midnight SpecialEx Nihilo

Il Flaneur Extrait de ParfumProfumi Di Polignano

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 347 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

347 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

SillageIl Flaneur Extrait de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value88

Category winnerIl Flaneur Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

leather69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseRoseGrapefruit

Base8-12 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouli

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitCoconut

Heart3 to 5 hours

PistachioFigRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac

Base8 to 12+ hours

LeatherMuskPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwood

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex65

Women20

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,717

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#47,452

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMidnight SpecialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Midnight 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…

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Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum by Profumi Di Polignano offers an intriguing balance of spice, fruit, and deep woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit, cushioned quickly by a warm sprinkle of saffron and creamy coconut. As it settles, green fig and dry pistachio mix with rose and gera…

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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 Special or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Midnight Special is rated 4.12/5 from 347 votes; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Midnight Special for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Midnight Special or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum lasts longest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 100/100, Midnight Special 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Midnight Special or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum projects furthest (Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum 75/100, Midnight Special 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Midnight Special and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper, Rose and Grapefruit.

Is Midnight Special or Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Midnight Special suits evening wear; Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Midnight Special and Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum?

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. Il Flaneur Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pistachio, Fig, Rose and Geranium, a base of Leather, Musk, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).