Fragrance comparison

Ravenclaw vs A Midsummer Dream

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,549 ratings analysed

Ravenclaw

Roja Dove

1.003 votes

Rank #65,196 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

A Midsummer Dream

Roja Dove

4.122,546 votes

Rank #308 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Midsummer Dream takes 4 of 4 categories.

Ravenclaw
Choose it for a citrus and floral character.
A Midsummer Dream
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Ravenclaw0/4

A Midsummer Dream4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: A Midsummer Dream
Sillage & projection: A Midsummer Dream
Value for money: A Midsummer Dream
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Midsummer Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RavenclawRoja Dove

A Midsummer DreamRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.12/ 5 · 2,546 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

49%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

934 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityA Midsummer Dream

SillageA Midsummer Dream

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value48

Category winnerA Midsummer DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral65%

rose30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseMossCarrot Seeds

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

elemiCardamomMossOrange BlossomPink PepperRosePatchouli

Base

BenzoinVetiverVanillaOrrisCedarMuskCarrot Seeds

InformationalShared notesRose, Moss and Carrot Seeds. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men53

Unisex39

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,196

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#308

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews655

Category winnerA Midsummer DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ravenclaw is a rose-led chypre floral with an unusual carrot seed twist, giving the floral heart a dry, rooty edge rather than a plush, romantic feel. Moss keeps it earthy and slightly austere, so this reads more thoughtful than crowd-pleasing. Based on the limited feedback available, it may suit wearers who like rest…

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A Midsummer Dream is a polished citrus aromatic with green spice, mossy woods, and a soft resinous base. It opens bright with grapefruit and bergamot, then turns smoother and drier, with cardamom, elemi, patchouli, and powdery orris giving it a refined, slightly old-world feel. It suits shoppers who like understated l…

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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, Ravenclaw or A Midsummer Dream?

A Midsummer Dream takes 4 of 4 categories. Ravenclaw is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes; A Midsummer Dream is rated 4.12/5 from 2,546 votes. Choose Ravenclaw for a citrus and floral character. Choose A Midsummer Dream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ravenclaw or A Midsummer Dream?

A Midsummer Dream lasts longest (A Midsummer Dream 78/100, Ravenclaw 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ravenclaw or A Midsummer Dream?

A Midsummer Dream projects furthest (A Midsummer Dream 69/100, Ravenclaw 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ravenclaw and A Midsummer Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Rose, Moss and Carrot Seeds.

What are the notes in Ravenclaw and A Midsummer Dream?

Ravenclaw features Rose, Moss and Carrot Seeds. A Midsummer Dream has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Cardamom, Moss and Orange Blossom, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver, Vanilla and Orris.