Close To Midnight
MusicologyEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Close To Midnight vs. Iris Torréfié
Is Close To Midnight better than Iris Torréfié?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Coffee
coffeemuskywarm spicy
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 Iris Torréfié?
| Close To Midnight | Iris Torréfié | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Delphine Jelk |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Close To Midnight and Iris Torréfié smell?
Close To Midnight
Amber
Coffee
Musky
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Animalic
White Floral
Iris Torréfié
Iris
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Violet
Musky
Leather
Earthy
Coffee
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Close To Midnight and Iris Torréfié share?
Top
JasmineCoffee
CardamomBergamotCoffee
Heart
LabdanumTonka Bean
Iris PallidaAmbrette
Base
AmbergrisMusk
MyrrhSandalwoodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
MyrrhVanilla
Floral Notes
Jasmine
Iris Pallida
Gourmandy Notes
Coffee
Coffee
Musk
Musk
Ambrette
Where they fit
When and where do Close To Midnight and Iris Torréfié work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Close To Midnight or Iris Torréfié?
| Close To Midnight | Iris Torréfié | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Close To Midnight and Iris Torréfié?
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
Some want their iris classic and composed. Some want it unexpected. This is the second kind. The coffee doesn't just add depth, it adds intention. It's a reason to commit.Iris Torréfié
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