Midnight Special
Ex NihiloEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Midnight Special vs. Star Musk
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Midnight Special | Star Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Pescheux | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Midnight Special
Warm Spicy
Oud
Vanilla
Citrus
Rose
Metallic
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Star Musk
Powdery
Floral
Amber
Woody
Musky
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Iris
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronCinnamonBlack Pepper
AmbergrisFloral NotesMandarin orange zest
Heart
GrapefruitRose
IrisCloveCinnamonPatchouliVetiver
Base
OudVanillaPatchouli
MuskOpoponaxBenzoinSandalwoodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Midnight Special | Star Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Midnight Special rewards those who lead. The saffron-cinnamon-black pepper opening announces you before you speak. That spice-smoke-vanilla drydown? It earns you.Midnight Special
The Mixing Experience means this is designed to layer with Amber Musk, but Star Musk holds its own. Powdery iris and amber give it a richness that leans warm, almost gourmand.Star Musk
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Midnight Special | Star Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $332.49fragrancenet | — |
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