Midnight Rain
La PrairieEau de Parfum2006
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Midnight Rain vs. Cascade
Is Midnight Rain better than Cascade?
Midnight Rain rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Mandarin OrangeMusk
floralwoodymuskysweetpowdery
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The essentials
What's different between Midnight Rain and Cascade?
| Midnight Rain | Cascade | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2006 | 2009 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Béatrice Piquet, Juliette Karagueuzoglou |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Midnight Rain and Cascade smell?
Midnight Rain
Floral
Woody
Fruity
Patchouli
Musky
Sweet
Tropical
Earthy
Cascade
White Floral
Musky
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Floral
Powdery
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Midnight Rain and Cascade share?
Top
Mandarin Orange
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom
Heart
Vanilla OrchidPlum BlossomLilyHyssop
OrchidNight Blooming Cereus
Base
PatchouliCashmere WoodMuskVetiver
Woody NotesAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Vanilla OrchidPlum BlossomLily
Orchid
Citric Notes
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit blossom
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Midnight Rain and Cascade work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Midnight Rain or Cascade?
| Midnight Rain | Cascade | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Midnight Rain and Cascade?
Tropical without the sunscreen. Guava opens tart and bright, unapologetic. Then comes the warmth, soft florals and cashmere that reads as expensive without screaming. Quiet luxury that lingers.Midnight Rain
If you want dramatic sillage and a fragrance that announces itself from across the room, look elsewhere. Cascade whispers, evolves, and rewards those who lean in close.Cascade
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