After Midnight Eau de Parfum bottle After Midnight
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2012 Year 2024
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Black Eau de Parfum bottle Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - After Midnight
Don't let the name fool you. After Midnight is a light, airy floral that evokes fresh mornings rather than dark nights. Its fleeting presence means it's one you'll need to douse yourself in, but for those who love a subtle, clean scent, it's a quiet masterpiece.
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Our Verdict - Black
A modern classic in the making. Armaf Black delivers a fresh and spicy scent with a sophisticated rose-tobacco twist, punching far above its weight class. It's a genuine crowd-pleaser with impressive performance, though some find it a touch synthetic.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 20%
Floral 25% 22%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 12% 4%
Sweet 18% 17%
Warm 15% 24%
Woody 12% 14%
Earthy 15% 12%
Animalic 5% 7%
Fresh 12% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
After Midnight EdP
Black EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 32% vs 42%
Only in After Midnight
Neroli 37% Angelica 31%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 31% vs 37%
Only in After Midnight
Iris 39% Mastic 30%
Shared Notes
Amber 25% vs 49%
Only in Black
Tobacco 51%

Accords

After Midnight Black
100%
Amber
90%
Citrus
100%
80%
White Floral
70%
80%
Powdery
58%
Fresh Spicy
77%
72%
Musky
69%
Iris
66%
Woody
67%
60%
Aromatic
52%
Rose
60%
54%
Floral
45%
Tobacco
44%
100%
Citrus shared
90%
100%
White Floral shared
80%
70%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
77%
72%
69%
Woody shared
66%
67%
Aromatic shared
60%
52%
60%
Floral shared
54%
45%
44%

Performance

After Midnight Black
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

After Midnight

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its famously light sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for the office where subtlety is key, or for casual wear when you want a personal, clean scent. It's less suited for formal events or dates where you might want a more impactful or long-lasting presence.

Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

This is a highly versatile fragrance, suitable for nearly any setting thanks to its fresh yet deep profile. Its strong projection and longevity make it ideal for casual and date wear, while its sophisticated character allows it to shine in formal or office environments, provided it's applied judiciously.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
86%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Woody accords and Jasmine, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

After Midnight
Black
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