Fragrance comparison

Terracotta Le Parfum vs Bain De Midi

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 6,556 ratings analysed

5 wins

Terracotta Le Parfum

Guerlain

4.065,922 votes

Rank #3,110 White FloralSweet

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83%scent match

Very similar

Bain De Midi

Maison Matine

3.71634 votes

Rank #5,168 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terracotta Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Terracotta Le Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bain De Midi
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Terracotta Le Parfum5/7

Bain De Midi2/7

Ratings & consensus: Terracotta Le Parfum
Community sentiment: Terracotta Le Parfum
Longevity: Bain De Midi
Sillage & projection: Terracotta Le Parfum
Value for money: Bain De Midi
Versatility: Terracotta Le Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Terracotta Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Terracotta Le ParfumGuerlain

Bain De MidiMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 5,922 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

3.71/ 5 · 634 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,922 votes

26%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

482 votes

Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBain De Midi

SillageTerracotta Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBain De MidiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

yellow floral48%

coconut30%

white floral100%

sweet90%

yellow floral80%

vanilla70%

coconut60%

lactonic50%

Scent match83%Very similar · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Tiare FlowerCoconutBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

Base3 to 6 hours

VanillaMusk

Top

CoconutBergamot

Heart

Tiare FlowerYlang-YlangGardenia

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesTiare Flower, Coconut, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Terracotta Le Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer100

Fall39

Winter21

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,110

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#5,168

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews103

Category winnerTerracotta Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Terracotta Le Parfum by Guerlain presents a warm, sunlit bouquet led by tiare flower, bergamot, and sweet coconut. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser in 2014 to mark thirty years of the brand's bronzing powder line, it captures the relaxed atmosphere of a beach afternoon without turning into sticky candy. The opening …

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Bain De Midi by Maison Matine presents a sunny, lactonic floral blend featuring coconut, tiare flower, and ylang-ylang. This airy composition mimics a breezy day at the coast without falling into heavy sunscreen territory. It is a light, approachable choice for those who enjoy clean, creamy white florals during warm s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Terracotta Le Parfum or Bain De Midi?

Terracotta Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Terracotta Le Parfum is rated 4.06/5 from 5,922 votes; Bain De Midi is rated 3.71/5 from 634 votes. Choose Terracotta Le Parfum for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bain De Midi for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Terracotta Le Parfum or Bain De Midi?

They last about the same: Bain De Midi 62/100, Terracotta Le Parfum 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Terracotta Le Parfum or Bain De Midi?

Terracotta Le Parfum projects furthest (Terracotta Le Parfum 57/100, Bain De Midi 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Terracotta Le Parfum and Bain De Midi smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Tiare Flower, Coconut, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Terracotta Le Parfum or Bain De Midi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terracotta Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Terracotta Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Terracotta Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Terracotta Le Parfum and Bain De Midi?

Terracotta Le Parfum has top notes of Tiare Flower, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Bain De Midi has top notes of Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla and Musk.