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Midnight Homme Intense Extrait bottle Midnight Homme Intense Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
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2023 Year 2010
£ Price Tier ££££
The Library Collection Opus II Eau de Parfum bottle The Library Collection Opus II EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Midnight Homme Intense Extrait
A divisive blend that promises Sauvage Elixir meets Invictus, but delivers an experience that leaves some underwhelmed. Expect a pleasant, dark-fresh scent with moderate performance, not the beast mode hype suggests.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Library Collection Opus II EDP
This one's a proper grown-up scent, polarising some with its classic barbershop vibe but adored by others for its sophisticated, masculine charm. A complex fougère that blends tradition with a refined touch, though its subtlety won't please those craving a powerhouse beast.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Midnight Homme Intense Extrait
The Library Collection Opus II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 23% vs 21%
Only in Midnight Homme Intense
Lavender 46% Bay Leaf 31%
Only in The Library Collection Opus II
Cardamom 35% Cinnamon 23% Rose 20%
Shared Notes
Amber 30% vs 18%
Patchouli 19% vs 19%
Only in Midnight Homme Intense
Sandalwood 30% Vetiver 20%
Only in The Library Collection Opus II
Incense 24% Cedar 21% Musk 16%

Accords

Midnight Homme Intense The Library Collection Opus II
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
86%
Aromatic
93%
89%
Fresh Spicy
78%
84%
Woody
64%
58%
Lavender
73%
58%
Amber
70%
58%
Citrus
54%
Cinnamon
Smoky
52%
51%
Powdery
49%
Earthy
Balsamic
49%
Patchouli
48%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
86%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
89%
78%
Woody shared
84%
64%
Lavender shared
58%
73%
Amber shared
58%
70%
58%
54%
52%
51%
49%
49%
48%

Performance

Midnight Homme Intense The Library Collection Opus II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Midnight Homme Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, spicy profile and moderate projection make it suitable for evening dates and formal events, where it can be appreciated up close. It's too bold and potentially distracting for an office environment and too heavy for sport.

The Library Collection Opus II

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its moderate sillage and subtle nature make it suitable for office and formal wear, where understated elegance is key. While some find its performance strong, many describe it as discreet, making it less ideal for casual or sporty settings where a more relaxed scent is often preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, fresh spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Midnight Homme Intense Extrait
The Library Collection Opus II EDP
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