Close To Midnight
MusicologyEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Close To Midnight vs. Luna Rossa Black
Is Close To Midnight better than Luna Rossa Black?
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
Mood overlap
Musk
ambermuskyvanillawarm spicysweetbalsamic
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 Luna Rossa Black?
| Close To Midnight | Luna Rossa Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2020 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Daniela Andrier |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Close To Midnight and Luna Rossa Black smell?
Close To Midnight
Amber
Coffee
Musky
Vanilla
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Animalic
White Floral
Luna Rossa Black
Amber
Musky
Woody
Vanilla
Powdery
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Close To Midnight and Luna Rossa Black share?
Top
JasmineCoffee
Bergamot
Heart
LabdanumTonka Bean
AngelicaPatchouli
Base
AmbergrisMusk
AmberMuskCoumarin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Close To Midnight and Luna Rossa Black work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Close To Midnight or Luna Rossa Black?
| Close To Midnight | Luna Rossa Black | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Luna Rossa Black?
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
The coumarin-tobacco warmth sits close to skin, wrapping the heart of patchouli in amber and musk. It projects moderately, lasting well into the evening.Luna Rossa Black
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