Opera Noir vs Midnight Nymph
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
78%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight Nymph takes 4 of 7 categories.
Opera NoirChoose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Midnight NymphChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Opera Noir2/7
Midnight Nymph4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight Nymph
- Community sentiment
- Midnight Nymph
- Longevity
- Midnight Nymph
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Nymph
- Value for money
- Opera Noir
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Opera Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Opera NoirMaison AlhambraMidnight NymphOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 147 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
4.42/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 55%Had 7%Want 38%
Category winnerMidnight NymphRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
147 votes
62%Love
24%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerMidnight NymphMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Nymph
SillageMidnight Nymph
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpera NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
white floral92%
coffee84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
woody61%
white floral100%
sweet92%
coffee84%
vanilla77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match78%Very similar · both white floral, vanilla and coffee
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearPink Pepper
Heart
JasmineCoffee
Base
VanillaCedarPatchouli
Top
Orange BlossomPearPink Pepper
Heart
JasmineCoffeeBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
VanillaPatchouliCashmere WoodCedar
InformationalShared notesPear, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Coffee. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer33
Fall89
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring44
Summer32
Fall100
Winter100
Day36
Night100
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,370
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Overall rank#29,105
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOpera NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpera Noir by Maison Alhambra is a floral-gourmand fragrance that leans heavily on vanilla and coffee notes. It offers a dark, seductive profile that works best during crisp autumn evenings or formal winter dinners. This scent provides an accessible way to experience warm, spicy, and sweet accords without a high price…
Reviews →Midnight Nymph by Oakcha delivers a rich, cozy blend of dark roasted coffee, sweet vanilla, and juicy pear right from the first spray. The opening pairs a splash of crisp fruit with bright orange blossom and a gentle tingle of pink pepper, before sinking into a creamy heart of jasmine and toasted bitter almond. It fee…
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, Opera Noir or Midnight Nymph?
Midnight Nymph takes 4 of 7 categories. Opera Noir is rated 4.16/5 from 147 votes; Midnight Nymph is rated 4.42/5 from 45 votes. Choose Opera Noir for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Nymph for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Opera Noir or Midnight Nymph?
Midnight Nymph lasts longest (Midnight Nymph 69/100, Opera Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Opera Noir or Midnight Nymph?
Midnight Nymph projects furthest (Midnight Nymph 61/100, Opera Noir 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Opera Noir and Midnight Nymph smell similar?
Very similar: a 78% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and coffee accords. Common notes include Pear, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Coffee.
Is Opera Noir or Midnight Nymph better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opera Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Opera Noir is the stronger pick. Opera Noir suits daytime wear; Midnight Nymph suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Opera Noir and Midnight Nymph?
Opera Noir has top notes of Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine and Coffee, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Patchouli. Midnight Nymph has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pear and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Coffee, Bitter Almond and Licorice, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.
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