Close To Midnight
MusicologyEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Close To Midnight vs. Bentley for Men Intense
Is Close To Midnight better than Bentley for Men Intense?
Bentley for Men Intense projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
amberwarm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Close To Midnight and Bentley for Men Intense?
| Close To Midnight | Bentley for Men Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Close To Midnight and Bentley for Men Intense smell?
Close To Midnight
Amber
Coffee
Musky
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Animalic
White Floral
Bentley for Men Intense
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Rum
Leather
Balsamic
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Close To Midnight and Bentley for Men Intense share?
Top
JasmineCoffee
Black PepperBay LeafBergamot
Heart
LabdanumTonka Bean
RumWoody NotesCinnamonClary SageAfrican Geranium
Base
AmbergrisMusk
IncenseLeatherBenzoinCedarPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Leather
Floral Notes
Jasmine
African Geranium
Gourmandy Notes
Coffee
Rum
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Benzoin
Where they fit
When and where do Close To Midnight and Bentley for Men Intense work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Close To Midnight or Bentley for Men Intense?
| Close To Midnight | Bentley for Men Intense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Close To Midnight and Bentley for Men Intense?
Some fragrances announce themselves. This one waits for you to lean in. The coffee-ambergris pairing isn't for everyone, but for those who want something that actually smells like the night.Close To Midnight
If you want a scent that announces presence without screaming, this delivers. The leather drydown is what makes them remember you long after you've left.Bentley for Men Intense
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