Vanithe vs Midnight in Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight in Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.
VanitheChoose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Midnight in ParisChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanithe3/7
Midnight in Paris4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight in Paris
- Community sentiment
- Midnight in Paris
- Longevity
- Vanithe
- Sillage & projection
- Vanithe
- Value for money
- Midnight in Paris
- Versatility
- Vanithe
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VanitheNez a NezMidnight in ParisVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 282 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.26/ 5 · 4,723 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMidnight in ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
221 votes
50%Love
38%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
4,723 votes
Category winnerMidnight in ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVanithe
SillageVanithe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight in ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
amber100%
leather92%
vanilla84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both vanilla and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lemon VerbenaTeaRosemary
Heart
JasmineVirginia CedarGuaiac Wood
Base
HoneyVanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Top15-30 mins
LeatherBergamotAmalfi LemonHollyRosemary
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaStyraxLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber
InformationalShared notesTea, Rosemary, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Midnight in Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter44
Day–
Night–
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day46
Night100
Category winnerVanitheMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,812
PerfumerKarine Chevallier
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#611
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winnerMidnight in ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVanithe by Nez a Nez plays with a cooling tea and bright lemon verbena opening before settling into a warm, resinous vanilla and honey base. It is a chameleon on the skin, shifting from aromatic, herbal freshness to a cozy, sweet woody embrace. Designed for those who want a unique, evolving scent that bridges the gap …
Reviews →Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon and bergamot wrapped in smooth, softened leather. As the citrus sparkle settles, a calming black tea note emerges alongside styrax and sweet lily of the valley, steering the scent away from traditional rough motorcycle gear and toward re…
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, Vanithe or Midnight in Paris?
Midnight in Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Vanithe is rated 3.81/5 from 282 votes; Midnight in Paris is rated 4.26/5 from 4,723 votes. Choose Vanithe for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Midnight in Paris for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanithe or Midnight in Paris?
Vanithe lasts longest (Vanithe 75/100, Midnight in Paris 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Vanithe or Midnight in Paris?
Vanithe projects furthest (Vanithe 66/100, Midnight in Paris 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanithe and Midnight in Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tea, Rosemary, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.
Is Vanithe or Midnight in Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanithe is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight in Paris is the stronger pick. Midnight in Paris suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanithe and Midnight in Paris?
Vanithe has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Tea and Rosemary, heart notes of Jasmine, Virginia Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Midnight in Paris has top notes of Leather, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Holly, heart notes of Tea, Styrax and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond.
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