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Bitter Sweet vs Midnight in Paris

Bitter Sweet and Midnight in Paris overlap 48% in notes and accords; 2 notes appear in both. Bitter Sweet rates higher with the community: 7.9/10 against 7.6/10 for Midnight in Paris.

At a glance

Bitter SweetMidnight in Paris
BrandGeorge Gina & LucyVan Cleef & Arpels
Release year20132010
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Toilette
Rating
7.9/10271 votes
7.6/10732 votes
Longevity
7.6/10
7.3/10
Sillage
6.8/10
6.6/10

When to wear

Seasons
Bitter SweetMidnight in Paris
Autumn39%35%
Winter36%31%
Spring18%24%
Summer6%10%
Occasions
Bitter SweetMidnight in Paris
Evening26%27%
Nighttime25%25%
Casual19%17%
Daytime17%16%
Office14%14%

Notes

In both

  • Bergamot
  • Tonka bean

Bitter Sweet

Only in this one

  • Angelica seed
  • Black pepper
  • Black suede
  • Jasmine
  • Heliotrope
  • Opoponax
  • Vanilla

Midnight in Paris

Only in this one

  • Lemon
  • Rosemary
  • Maté tea
  • Leather
  • Lily of the valley
  • Amber
  • Frankincense

Accords

Bitter Sweet

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Midnight in Paris

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Gourmand
  4. Spicy
  5. Woody
  6. Oriental

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Bitter Sweet lasts longer: longevity 7.6/10 against 7.3/10 for Midnight in Paris.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 6.8/10 for Bitter Sweet, 6.6/10 for Midnight in Paris.

Which one suits winter better?

Bitter Sweet suits winter better: winter gets 36% of its season votes, against 31% for Midnight in Paris.

Which one suits summer better?

Both suit summer about equally: summer gets 6% of the season votes for Bitter Sweet and 10% for Midnight in Paris.

Which one is rated higher?

Bitter Sweet is rated higher: 7.9/10 against 7.6/10 for Midnight in Paris.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Bergamot, Tonka bean.