Fragrance comparison

Oud Silence vs Midnight Solstice

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Oud Silence

Dévier

3.002 votes

Rank #68,000 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Midnight Solstice

Maison de l'Avenir

4.003 votes

Rank #47,260 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Oud Silence
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Midnight Solstice
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oud Silence2/4

Midnight Solstice2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Silence
Sillage & projection: Oud Silence
Value for money: Midnight Solstice
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight Solstice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SilenceDévier

Midnight SolsticeMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOud Silence

SillageOud Silence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMidnight SolsticeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

mossy69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VetiverAmbergrisLilacMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliTurmericLeatherCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

OudMossFrangipani

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryCorianderBergamotSaffronAppleelemi

Heart

MagnoliaLeatherOudBlonde WoodsGeranium

Base

Cambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberSuedeMoss

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Patchouli, Leather and Oud. Durations are only published for Oud Silence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMidnight SolsticeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Silence by Dévier balances shadowy wood with unexpected garden flowers. Mandarin and crisp vetiver strike your nose first. That brisk flash fades fast. Within twenty minutes, earthy turmeric, dark leather, and damp moss pull the scent into a deep forest warmth. Frangipani and lilac soften the medicinal edge of nat…

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Midnight Solstice is an earthy leather fragrance built around rich Cambodian oud and a bright pop of sweet raspberry. It fits well in cool night air, giving off a warm, cozy feel that transitions smoothly from outdoor settings to intimate indoor dinners.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oud Silence or Midnight Solstice?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Oud Silence is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Midnight Solstice is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oud Silence for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Midnight Solstice for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Silence or Midnight Solstice?

Oud Silence lasts longest (Oud Silence 80/100, Midnight Solstice 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Silence or Midnight Solstice?

Oud Silence projects furthest (Oud Silence 75/100, Midnight Solstice 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Silence and Midnight Solstice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Patchouli, Leather and Oud.

Is Oud Silence or Midnight Solstice better for summer or winter?

Oud Silence suits evening wear; Midnight Solstice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Silence and Midnight Solstice?

Oud Silence has top notes of Vetiver, Ambergris, Lilac and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Turmeric, Leather and Cypress, a base of Oud, Moss and Frangipani. Midnight Solstice has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Oud and Blonde Woods, a base of Cambodian Oud, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.