Vanithe vs Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
VanitheChoose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Midnight in Paris Eau de ParfumChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanithe2/7
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Longevity
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- Vanithe
- Value for money
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Vanithe
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VanitheNez a NezMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumVan Cleef & ArpelsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 282 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
4.48/ 5 · 862 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
47%Like
2%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
221 votes
63%Love
28%Like
1%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
862 votes
Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight in Paris Eau de Parfum
SillageVanithe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
amber100%
leather92%
smoky84%
vanilla77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match30%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
LeatherMateRosemaryBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
TeaLily-of-the-Valley
Base6-9 hrs
Tonka BeanIncenseBenzoinAlmondAmber
InformationalShared notesTea, Rosemary, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer57
Fall0
Winter44
Day–
Night–
Spring37
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day49
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#305
PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
Launched—
Reviews112
Category winnerMidnight in Paris Eau de ParfumHigher 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 Eau de Parfum by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a smooth blend of supple leather, powdery almond, and warm smoky incense. The opening introduces a splash of tart bergamot and herbal mate tea that quickly softens into an inviting, velvety heart. As it settles onto warm skin, rich tonka bean and sweet ben…
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 Eau de Parfum?
Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Vanithe is rated 3.81/5 from 282 votes; Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum is rated 4.48/5 from 862 votes. Choose Vanithe for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Vanithe or Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 77/100, Vanithe 75/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Vanithe or Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum?
Vanithe projects furthest (Vanithe 66/100, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Vanithe and Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% 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 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanithe is the stronger pick. For winter, Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Vanithe and Midnight in Paris Eau de Parfum?
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 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Leather, Mate, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Tonka Bean, Incense, Benzoin and Almond.
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