X Version vs A Midsummer Dream
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A Midsummer Dream takes 4 of 5 categories.
X VersionChoose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
A Midsummer DreamChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
X Version1/5
A Midsummer Dream4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- A Midsummer Dream
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A Midsummer Dream
- Sillage & projection
- A Midsummer Dream
- Value for money
- X Version
- 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
X VersionJust JackA Midsummer DreamRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 60%Had 6%Want 35%
4.12/ 5 · 2,546 votes
Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%
Category winnerA Midsummer DreamRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
24 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
Category winners
LongevityA Midsummer Dream
SillageA Midsummer Dream
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerX VersionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
cinnamon92%
earthy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
warm spicy77%
earthy69%
powdery61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerPink PepperCardamom
Heart
Jasmine SambacOrrisHedione
Base
CinnamonVetiverMoss
Top
GrapefruitBergamot
Heart
elemiCardamomMossOrange BlossomPink PepperRosePatchouli
Base
BenzoinVetiverVanillaOrrisCedarMuskCarrot Seeds
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Orris and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer69
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night91
Spring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
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#23,580
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#308
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews655
Category winnerA Midsummer DreamHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJust Jack X Version offers a dry, spicy experience built around cardamom and earthy vetiver. This fragrance brings a sharp, woody profile that suits cool autumn mornings and casual office wear. While the starting spray feels sharp and synthetic, the fragrance soon settles into a warm, mossy dry-down that punches far a…
Reviews →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…
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, X Version or A Midsummer Dream?
A Midsummer Dream takes 4 of 5 categories. X Version is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; A Midsummer Dream is rated 4.12/5 from 2,546 votes. Choose X Version for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose A Midsummer Dream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, X Version or A Midsummer Dream?
A Midsummer Dream lasts longest (A Midsummer Dream 78/100, X Version 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, X Version or A Midsummer Dream?
A Midsummer Dream projects furthest (A Midsummer Dream 69/100, X Version 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do X Version and A Midsummer Dream smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Orris and Vetiver.
Is X Version or A Midsummer Dream better for summer or winter?
X Version suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in X Version and A Midsummer Dream?
X Version has top notes of Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Orris and Hedione, a base of Cinnamon, Vetiver and Moss. 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.
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