Punch Aux Fruits vs Midnight Heat
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Punch Aux Fruits takes 4 of 7 categories.
Punch Aux FruitsChoose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Midnight HeatChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Punch Aux Fruits4/7
Midnight Heat3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Community sentiment
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Longevity
- Midnight Heat
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight Heat
- Value for money
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Versatility
- Punch Aux Fruits
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight Heat
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Punch Aux FruitsLe Monde GourmandMidnight HeatBeyoncéWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 65%Had 3%Want 31%
3.11/ 5 · 1,313 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
Category winnerPunch Aux FruitsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
28%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
5%Hate
64 votes
21%Love
46%Like
4%Ok
28%Dislike
1%Hate
1,257 votes
Category winnerPunch Aux FruitsMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight Heat
SillageMidnight Heat
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPunch Aux FruitsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothtropical100%
fruity83%
floral65%
white floral48%
fresh30%
fruity100%
tropical88%
sweet77%
woody65%
floral53%
patchouli42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both tropical, fruity and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Pitahaya
Heart1 to 2 hours
Jasmine
Base1 to 3 hours
Amber
Top
PlumCarambola (Star Fruit)Pitahaya
Heart
OrchidNight blooming CereusTulipPeony
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPitahaya and Amber. Durations are only published for Punch Aux Fruits, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer100
Fall3
Winter6
Day100
Night13
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerPunch Aux FruitsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#4,661
PerfumerOlivier Gillotin
Launched—
Reviews215
Category winnerMidnight HeatHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPunch Aux Fruits by Le Monde Gourmand is a bright, easygoing floral fruity scent built around a playful core. The composition opens with an immediate burst of juicy pitahaya, bringing a sweet, tart tropical presence that feels energetic and clean. As the opening settles, a soft jasmine heart steps in, adding a breezy …
Reviews →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…
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, Punch Aux Fruits or Midnight Heat?
Punch Aux Fruits takes 4 of 7 categories. Punch Aux Fruits is rated 4.11/5 from 64 votes; Midnight Heat is rated 3.11/5 from 1,313 votes. Choose Punch Aux Fruits for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Heat for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Punch Aux Fruits or Midnight Heat?
Midnight Heat lasts longest (Midnight Heat 59/100, Punch Aux Fruits 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Punch Aux Fruits or Midnight Heat?
Midnight Heat projects furthest (Midnight Heat 56/100, Punch Aux Fruits 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Punch Aux Fruits and Midnight Heat smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tropical, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Pitahaya and Amber.
Is Punch Aux Fruits or Midnight Heat better for summer or winter?
For summer, Punch Aux Fruits is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight Heat is the stronger pick. Punch Aux Fruits suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Punch Aux Fruits and Midnight Heat?
Punch Aux Fruits has top notes of Pitahaya, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Amber. 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.
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