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Midnight Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Oud EDP
EDP Concentration Solid
M Gender U
2021 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Black Pearl Eau de Toilette bottle Black Pearl Solid

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Midnight Oud EDP
This is a beast of a fragrance, a divisive love-it-or-hate-it scent that punches way above its price point. It's smoky, spicy, and utterly unapproachable for some - a bold statement for those who dare.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Black Pearl Solid
A solid fragrance that delicately balances fresh accords with grounded undertones, perfect for those who enjoy a softer, understated scent.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Midnight Oud EDP
Black Pearl Solid

Notes

Shared Notes
Frankincense 31% vs 100%
Only in Black Pearl
Myrrh 100%

Accords

Midnight Oud Black Pearl
100%
Amber
69%
Fresh Spicy
70%
58%
Woody
60%
Fruity
60%
52%
Balsamic
52%
Oud
51%
Aromatic
Musky
50%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
69%
70%
Woody shared
58%
60%
60%
52%
Oud
52%
51%
50%

Performance

Midnight Oud Black Pearl
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Midnight Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

With its nuclear projection and immense longevity, this is not an office-friendly scent; it's far too intrusive. It suits cold evenings and formal events where leaving a strong impression is desired, though some find it too challenging for even a date.

Black Pearl

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The fresh and somewhat spicy nature of the fragrance makes it suitable for cooler spring and fall days, while its subtler rise to prominence avoids overwhelming in milder winters.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Black Pearl's subtle projection makes it pleasant for casual settings and cozy dates, while its grounded accords give it a quietly confident presence.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Midnight Oud EDP
Black Pearl Solid
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