Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs Midnight Heat

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,481 ratings analysed

5 wins

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Midnight Heat

Beyoncé

3.111,313 votes

Rank #4,274 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Manille takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Midnight Heat
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Paris Manille5/7

Midnight Heat2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris ManilleCarven

Midnight HeatBeyoncé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.11/ 5 · 1,313 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerParis ManilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

168 votes

21%Love

46%Like

4%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

1,257 votes

Category winnerParis ManilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityParis Manille

SillageParis Manille

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMidnight HeatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

tropical88%

sweet77%

woody65%

floral53%

patchouli42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and tropical

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)Pink Pepper

Heart

ArtemisiaPlum

Base

PatchouliWhite Musk

Top

PlumCarambola (Star Fruit)Pitahaya

Heart

OrchidNight blooming CereusTulipPeony

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCarambola (Star Fruit), Plum and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParis ManilleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#4,274

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews215

Category winnerMidnight HeatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven Paris Manille opens with a snappy burst of tart starfruit and dry pink pepper that immediately feels crisp on skin. As the initial citrusy bite softens, bitter artemisia and juicy plum emerge, steering the composition away from standard sweet fruit profiles. The base anchors the herbal sweetness with patchouli …

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Midnight Heat by Beyoncé opens with a bright blast of plum and carambola, settling into an orchid-heavy floral heart. This oriental floral fragrance thrives in evening settings during warmer months. While its patchouli base provides a steady foundation, the scent leans sweet and fruity, offering a modern, unapologetic…

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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 Manille or Midnight Heat?

Paris Manille takes 5 of 7 categories. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; Midnight Heat is rated 3.11/5 from 1,313 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Midnight Heat for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or Midnight Heat?

Paris Manille lasts longest (Paris Manille 70/100, Midnight Heat 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or Midnight Heat?

Paris Manille projects furthest (Paris Manille 67/100, Midnight Heat 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and Midnight Heat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and tropical accords. Common notes include Carambola (Star Fruit), Plum and Patchouli.

Is Paris Manille or Midnight Heat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Manille is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Heat is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and Midnight Heat?

Paris Manille has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia and Plum, a base of Patchouli and White Musk. Midnight Heat has top notes of Plum, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pitahaya, heart notes of Orchid, Night blooming Cereus, Tulip and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.