Fragrance comparison

Paris Chic vs Midnight Pomegranate

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 545 ratings analysed

Paris Chic

Ulric de Varens

3.7010 votes

Rank #54,079 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Midnight Pomegranate

Bath & Body Works

4.56535 votes

Rank #24,174 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Pomegranate takes 4 of 5 categories.

Paris Chic
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Midnight Pomegranate
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Paris Chic1/5

Midnight Pomegranate4/5

Ratings & consensus: Midnight Pomegranate
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Midnight Pomegranate
Sillage & projection: Midnight Pomegranate
Value for money: Paris Chic
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Midnight Pomegranate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris ChicUlric de Varens

Midnight PomegranateBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

4.56/ 5 · 535 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerMidnight PomegranateRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

36%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

535 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMidnight Pomegranate

SillageMidnight Pomegranate

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value81

Category winnerParis ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsChampagneCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LipstickPineappleJasmineBlueberryRed RoseVioletIris

Base4-6 hrs

Brown sugarVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliMuskCedarCashmere Wood

Top

PomegranateCinnamonBlackberryNutmegAniseCitruses

Heart

RaspberryBlueberryCassiaJasmineIris

Base

TobaccoVanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Jasmine, Blueberry and Iris. Durations are only published for Paris Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 38%Date 24%Party 21%Work 16%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMidnight PomegranateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Chic by Ulric de Varens delivers an unapologetic sugar rush built for easy daily enjoyment. The opening pops with tart red fruits and sparkling citruses. Do not overspray. Give the solvent thirty seconds to settle. As the initial citrus flash clears from your skin, a playful cosmetic heart emerges where sweet pi…

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Midnight Pomegranate by Bath & Body Works serves up a dark, spicy red fruit blend. It anchors its tart fruitiness in dry wood and warm kitchen spices, steering clear of typical sugary berry mists. This scent suits casual evening wear during cooler autumn months when you want an approachable, cozy option.

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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, Paris Chic or Midnight Pomegranate?

Midnight Pomegranate takes 4 of 5 categories. Paris Chic is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes; Midnight Pomegranate is rated 4.56/5 from 535 votes. Choose Paris Chic for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Pomegranate for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Chic or Midnight Pomegranate?

They last about the same: Midnight Pomegranate 62/100, Paris Chic 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paris Chic or Midnight Pomegranate?

Midnight Pomegranate projects furthest (Midnight Pomegranate 55/100, Paris Chic 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Chic and Midnight Pomegranate smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Citruses, Jasmine, Blueberry and Iris.

Is Paris Chic or Midnight Pomegranate better for summer or winter?

Paris Chic suits daytime wear; Midnight Pomegranate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Chic and Midnight Pomegranate?

Paris Chic has top notes of Red Fruits, Champagne and Citruses, heart notes of Lipstick, Pineapple, Jasmine and Blueberry, a base of Brown sugar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Midnight Pomegranate has top notes of Pomegranate, Cinnamon, Blackberry and Nutmeg, heart notes of Raspberry, Blueberry, Cassia and Jasmine, a base of Tobacco, Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.