Volcano vs Midnight in Melbourne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Volcano takes 5 of 5 categories.
VolcanoChoose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Midnight in MelbourneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Volcano5/5
Midnight in Melbourne0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Volcano
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Volcano
- Sillage & projection
- Volcano
- Value for money
- Volcano
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Volcano
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VolcanoReef PerfumesMidnight in MelbourneBujairamiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 75%Had 4%Want 21%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 24%Had 12%Want 64%
Category winnerVolcanoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
39%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
9%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVolcano
SillageVolcano
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVolcanoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
leather92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
warm spicy58%
amber44%
citrus30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomGrapefruitCypress
Heart
LeatherLavenderPatchouli
Base
Tonka BeanLabdanumCedarwood
Top
CognacJuniperRed BerriesBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperClary SageCardamomCypressGinger
Base
Precious WoodsAmberCedarwoodVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Cypress and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer38
Fall77
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer62
Fall69
Winter85
Day91
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,051
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#24,037
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerVolcanoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVolcano opens with cardamom, grapefruit, and cypress, then quickly settles into a leather-woody heart with lavender and patchouli adding a dry aromatic edge. It reads warm, spicy, and slightly rugged rather than soft. Reviews point to strong early projection, solid longevity for many wearers, and a mostly masculine le…
Reviews →Bujairami Midnight in Melbourne opens with a rich pour of cognac and tart red berries, lifted by bright bergamot. The scent quickly deepens into cardamom and cypress before settling into a warm base of cedarwood, amber, and vanilla. It is built for cool evening wear, whether you are grabbing drinks in a dimly lit bar …
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, Volcano or Midnight in Melbourne?
Volcano takes 5 of 5 categories. Volcano is rated 4.11/5 from 44 votes; Midnight in Melbourne is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Volcano for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Midnight in Melbourne for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Volcano or Midnight in Melbourne?
Volcano lasts longest (Volcano 77/100, Midnight in Melbourne 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Volcano or Midnight in Melbourne?
Volcano projects furthest (Volcano 68/100, Midnight in Melbourne 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Volcano and Midnight in Melbourne smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Cypress and Cedarwood.
Is Volcano or Midnight in Melbourne better for summer or winter?
Volcano suits evening wear; Midnight in Melbourne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Volcano and Midnight in Melbourne?
Volcano has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit and Cypress, heart notes of Leather, Lavender and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Labdanum and Cedarwood. Midnight in Melbourne has top notes of Cognac, Juniper, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Cedarwood and Vanilla.
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