Men
Midnight in Paris
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Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels is an oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2010, this composition was created by Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge. Its opening unfolds with leather, bergamot, Amalfi lemon, holly, and rosemary. The heart reveals tea, styrax, and valley lily, while the base settles on tonka bean, incense, benzoin, almond, and amber.
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Thanks, you’re the reason I’m going to get this fragrance. I’ve been craving it for a while, so I’ll buy it as soon as possible to enjoy this magical scent.
Midnight in Paris is a discreet oriental that opens with a potent tea note, then sweetens and drifts into absolute boredom and mediocrity. No trail at all; it clings to the skin and disappears over time. It tries not to offend anyone until it becomes insignificant. Boring, discreet, no one will smell it… but it is cheap.
Excellent perfume for winter, dates, and nights, especially when they coincide. I tried wearing it during the day, and it was overwhelming, same with summer nights or when hanging out with friends. The most prominent aroma is incense, followed closely by tonka bean and leather, which are tied for second. Moderate trail; invites you to get close. Longevity is prolonged, even persisting until dawn. As for the price? Another great advantage: it cost me the equivalent of $20 USD (with the exchange rate in Mexico) and is worth every penny. Hard to find physically in Mexico, but affordable online. A jewel that enchants both the wearer and those around them.
Undoubtedly an elegant perfume, a French jewel. Its notes and longevity are incredible; anyone who says it’s soft and bland has never owned it. It’s similar to Dior Pour Homme but better finished, and those tea and rosemary notes give it elegance.
I like it. Opens with a citrus note, more lemon than bergamot, accompanied by leather. The tea softens the leather, and then the base notes come in. The incense is light, but the benzoin, tonka bean, almond, and amber sweeten the blend, pushing it toward gourmand; it reminds me of chocolate. Could work for unisex. Best for fall and winter, daytime but more for evening. Longevity is lasting, with a moderate trail.
After waiting several months, my order finally arrived, and I was eager to try it. I applied it yesterday, and it’s an excellent perfume, nothing to envy from big brands like Dior Homme Intense or The One by Dolce & Gabbana. I like sweet and masculine perfumes, and while many say it’s unisex, it dries down sweet yet masculine, probably thanks to the leather. Up close, I can smell it for over 12 hours. I haven’t tested the trail with my girlfriend yet, but I could smell it around me for over 8 hours. If you have the chance to get it and like this type of perfume, you won’t regret it. I got it for $22 for the 75ml bottle, which I think is the largest size. Plus, it’s one of the most beautiful bottles I own. Hope my experience helps.
Even though I don’t own it yet, I tried it yesterday. It’s hard to find in perfumeries, but I saw the beautiful design, walked in, and tested it. The opening notes didn’t take to me at first, but then it became a sweet yet not-too-sweet, sensual, and beautiful perfume. It has tea and a delicious powdery scent that’s still lingering today. Longevity is excellent, over 10 hours, with a moderate trail. It’s one of the most beautiful designs; it reminds me of Bulgari Black—both romantic and delicious, but without that burnt rubber smell in Black that I love. It met my expectations; the only downside is that here in RD it’s expensive, and I don’t trust buying perfumes online due to the risk of fakes or losing the essence, but I’ll definitely buy it soon.
The most striking feature is that stunning midnight blue bottle, round like a telescope lens, with steel details and a Paris star map. It starts with energetic citrus and tea that don’t last long, then settles into a soft, balsamic suede leather that’s sweet, smoky, and incense-laced with a well-executed almond note. The longevity is decent for a designer, but the trail is very weak and diffuse, especially for an EDP. It evolves little and can get boring. The tea note leaves a dry, industrial plastic aftertaste that doesn’t help, though the sweet suede on skin makes up for it. Bottle: 8.5, Fragrance: 6.
The design is top-notch, but the fragrance itself is barely noticeable. It’s a unisex floral with incense, and in my opinion, I wouldn’t wear it because the scent disappears quickly. Scent: 5/10, Projection: 3/10, Design: 10/10.
Bought it blind and have no regrets. The opening is the best part; later it gets a bit monotonous and lacks power on the leather. I wouldn’t repurchase, but it’s worth the price, especially for that gorgeous bottle.
This perfume shines easily in winter or autumn and at night. It’s a delight. Here in my country, it’s expensive, and experts say the price will go up. You should look for other options, like the Man in Black EDP by Bvulgari; at least that’s what people are saying.
I bought it because of the good reviews and because it’s a collector’s item, as it’s discontinued. It’s an interesting and subtle fragrance with leather, incense, and sweet notes. The longevity and trail are decent and moderate. I like it, but I expected something less subtle; I’m used to perfumes with more presence. This one is there and makes you feel dressed up, but it doesn’t stand out. Ideal for dinners or intimate moments in enclosed spaces. Scent 7, longevity 7, projection 3, design 8. I only recommend it if you like subtle aromas.
In the 16th century, King Charles IX of France had a brilliant idea: he gave valley lilies to court ladies to celebrate spring. His mother, Catherine de’ Medici, the most powerful woman in Europe, already used muguet in Florence thanks to her perfumer Renato Bianco. Today, May 1st remains a tradition in France of giving muguet for luck. And Van Cleef & Arpels’ Midnight in Paris smells like that Renaissance court, where Michelangelo’s balance mixes with Botticelli’s delicacy. Its blue bottle with stars recalls ‘The Birth of Venus,’ the goddess emerging from the sea in pastel tones. Although the description says citrus and herbs that I don’t detect, this perfume is pure sweetness, creaminess, and the richness of flowers and nuts. It smells like muguet, honey, vanilla, iris, amber, patchouli, tonka bean, and almond. The benzoin note gives it an incredible balsamic touch. It’s one of the most beautiful aromas I’ve tried: medium trail but high longevity, leaving a softness for the next day. Scent: I love it / Trail: medium / Longevity: high / Performance: high / Usage: very versatile.
The MIP bottle is amazing, beautiful on the outside and inside. If I had to define it in one word: ‘pretty’. It’s 100% unisex, with lots of leather, incense, and a sweet, powdery touch that lingers all the time. I have the EDT, and on my skin, it lasts more than 10 hours with a decent trail. The only downside is that it’s not very versatile: only for winter, night, or formal events. In the heat, it becomes a disaster, but in its place, it’s a beauty.
To sum up: the bottle is a 10, but the scent… a 5. To me, it smells like an old lady.
Guys, my review of ‘Midnight in Paris’: contrary to what the name suggests, I don’t think it’s for night. I suggest it for sunny days in spring, summer, and autumn. Most ‘fresh’ perfumes are like a torch: with little heat, they release all their scent at once, project at 100%, and then vanish without a trace, meaning they ‘burn out’. But ‘Midnight in Paris’ is magical, like the Phoenix: it dies and is reborn in the heat of your skin, repeating for 6 to 8 hours, and lasts on clothes for the next day. That’s why I suggest it for hot days; it activates with sweat, it’s amazing. At first, it’s dense and a bit aggressive, but the second phase is the one that lasts the longest; it’s the Phoenix because the molecules regenerate and refuse to leave. In this phase, I perceive tea and citrus; although fruit isn’t mentioned, I swear it has it or something makes it cheerful and energizing. Something curious: it reminds me of the smell of Bubble Gummers (the cheap little shoes) from my childhood, so I feel young and happy. The third phase is the same as the second but with less intensity; I thought I’d find the prominent leather here, but I never perceived it. Anyway, it will be in my TOP list next year. It’s a pity it’s discontinued; I already ordered a replacement. The bottle is one of the most beautiful, with colors evoking twilight, and its constellations make ‘Midnight in Paris’ a work of art in every aspect.
Regular fragrance in an excellent bottle. I find it extremely boring and nothing original. I never bought the full bottle because it seemed mediocre; if I had to make an analogy: it’s like a very commercial rosé wine that tastes good but we’ve tried it so much that it gets tiring. If anyone misses it, I recommend Bvlgari Black; that one is truly original. 60/100 RSLG: Bvlgari Black, any fragrance with a tonka bean note.
Thanks to a friend from the blog, I was able to try this perfume for the first time. Honestly, I like it; I find it delicate and discreet, suitable for personal enjoyment since the projection seems soft-to-moderate (I’m not sure if it increases if I apply a lot). I especially love that sensation like a cloud of vanilla and leather, which I detect quite well. It’s a subtle fragrance; if someone gets very close, they might smell it, so it seems perfect for a date or a romantic walk. It intrigued me, and I’d like to try it more intensely to see how it really performs.
To start, the bottle is fantastic, probably the best in my collection, and considering the quality inside, it’s an absolute bargain. Like many, I find it soft, warm, sweet, and powdery, radiating that vanilla essence from the tonka bean. It’s comforting and relaxing. Simply perfect; for me, it’s like a sweeter version of Bvlgari Black with a rubber note. It’s easy to wear, a bit elegant and romantic; at first, it reminded me a lot of Armani Code. It’s a true masterpiece by Olivier Polge. You can detect the leather, benzoin, and incense. It’s sweet, powdery, and very pleasant. Ideal for the office and for daytime wear.
Midnight in Paris is glamour in a bottle. Beautiful bottle, a fragrance that doesn’t shout but whispers sweet words to the one you love. It’s a stroll down the streets of the City of Love under the stars with that special person who freezes time. Softly creamy, it lasts for hours with a delicate but present trail, evolving well into a notable balance. A romantic, well-crafted aroma, magnetic for confident people. If you like dusty orientals, buy it now; soon the price will be out of reach.
I’d heard nothing but praise for ‘Midnight in Paris’ for years until I finally got my hands on it. Probably my own fault, as the note pyramid is very clear. Once I tried it, I didn’t like it; it repelled me. A tonka with a sweet, rusty undertone takes over the composition from start to finish. If there’s leather, it tastes like tonka. The same goes for the incense. It felt cloying, burnt, and smelled like a room freshener or a party fragrance similar to the thousand lines of CH or Angel Men. More than Paris at night, it reminds me of Las Vegas.
Spartacus, I couldn’t agree more; it happened exactly to me. I had a bottle, and despite all the praise, the low price, and being a compulsive buyer, I didn’t end up buying it. It felt similar to La Nuit de l’homme but with a ‘burnt’ smell. It also reminded me of Bvlgari Black, which I never liked. I respect those who love it; I like almost everything, though some take several tries before I warm up to them, but this one is definitely not for me. P.S.: This might sound sacrilegious, but I’m going through the same thing with Dior Homme Parfum, though in this case I did buy it and gave it several chances. Cheers.
Good morning, I’ve had this for about 7 years and only recently started to really get along with it. Let’s agree that I’ve always liked it, but it’s now where I’ve truly fallen in love with it. It’s not one of those scents that drives you crazy from the start, but it’s a beautiful fragrance, one of Van Cleef’s best.
Midnight in Paris is one of my favorites, and now that it’s discontinued, I only wear it for special occasions. It’s perfect for a first date, it never fails. It’s mysterious, sensual, and romantic. It’s an oriental where you first detect high-quality leather and incense (gives off a ‘woman’s wallet’ vibe), then the tea softens it up, and the tonka bean adds sweetness. Longevity is excellent; it lasts all day and lingers on shirts. The trail is moderate, noticeable easily for the first three hours. The bottle is a work of art worthy of collectors. Since it’s discontinued, prices will only go up. If you find it, I highly recommend it.
I’m a bit disappointed. It feels more ‘chocolatey’ and less elegant than Dior Homme. The scent itself is great—it’s like a Dior Homme without the iris, swapped for leather and incense—but there’s a base note I don’t like; it smells like glue or resin, maybe the benzoin. The bottle is spectacular, but the fragrance just isn’t for me. Still, I’d give it 7.5/10; it’s very good.
Where can I get it???
I found it in Uruguay; I love it. I feel like a romantic fragrance, perfect for wearing at night on a date.
If you’re looking for the perfect fragrance for a first date, this is it. Midnight in Paris is soft, sweet, and subtle leather that evokes passion and intimacy. Its trail isn’t loud, but it radiates confidence and draws people closer. It’s discontinued, so keep your bottle safe; in a year, it’ll sell for gold. Luckily, I found one at a good price and I’m keeping it. I got to try it thanks to Jerry Drake’s kindness.
From the first sniff, I knew I’d found a lost treasure. It’s a masterpiece: subtle, refined, and full of luxurious details from the bottle to the captivating scent. It starts citrusy and warm with incense, evolving into a mature, sober leather with a wonderful trail. The leather and amber blend creates an unforgettable warmth for nights out, while the citrus and fresh rosemary make it perfect for cool days. Sweet without being cloying, thanks to nutmeg and tonka bean, it’s versatile, sophisticated, and elegant. Ideal for dates or special events. It lasts about four hours with a unique trail. It evokes a conquering yet kind instinct, perfect for enjoying a night under the stars.
This used to be my go-to perfume for dates with my girlfriend; she loved that smoky vanilla. What memories… I still keep the empty bottle. It’s a shame it’s discontinued. It was a true balm, the best from Van Cleef & Arpels—so romantic.
Last night I swapped my spring-summer arsenal for the autumn-winter one (I’m on the cold, rain, and storm team). And I came back to Midnight in Paris by Van Cleef & Arpels and how exquisite it looks on my shelf and on my skin. Van Cleef has given us only three great masculine jewels so far (my apologies to fans of the bland Zanzibar): the classic For Men and its almost raw leather tamed only by flowers and spices (a proper old-school classic); the irresistible Tsar, an enveloping, timeless elixir of spices, flowers, and woods; and Midnight in Paris, perhaps the most modern and friendly of the three, but as couldn’t be otherwise, they discontinued it. As happens in many movies, these stories don’t always have happy endings. I’ve never been to Paris, nor even stepped foot on the old continent, but it’s impossible for me not to associate this fragrance with the Woody Allen movie and the long walks Owen Wilson takes along the Seine in a delirious unfolding searching for meaning in his sudden and distorted reality… and I’ll leave it there to avoid spoilers. I like to think Midnight was created for chronic nocturnal people. Wingless, harmless vampires who love to live a bit in reverse, and more than ever today in this world where almanacs and clocks are becoming increasingly vague. It’s a well-balanced oriental and nothing bestial. Its opening offers a very ‘polite’ leather mixed so perfectly that it even ends up pleasing even the most skeptical or leather-haters. The successful blend with rosemary and citrus in the opening lasts a few minutes… never enough because it’s one of the best openings I remember and gives it versatility for daytime use. And the duality with the warm combination of leather-amber-incense-almonds and tonka in the base notes gives it a manifestly nocturnal quality. That duality also applies to its purposes: pure personal enjoyment or also for seduction on outings. Hours later, the leather remains at the forefront of the composition but without harshness, minimally sweetened by dried fruits, vanilla-tonka, and incense: no traces of citrus or aromatic notes remain in this gentle, persistent, and smoky bubble in its final stages. Many compare it to Bvlgari Black, but the latter loses in subtlety and performance. It smells of leather, but also of burnt rubber, tea, and vanilla. Much rougher and less accommodating. Its performance is very good. It projects from high to moderate for about 7 hours before staying close to the skin for another 3. On clothes it lasts much longer, easily surpassing 18 hours. The rounded bottle in iridescent blue turning toward violet emulates a starry sky and is one of the most beautiful in my collection. In summary, the experience with Midnight in Paris is so extraordinary that it becomes essential to have one or more backups. Those who have it or know it know I’m not exaggerating. And I don’t know the EDP version, which I don’t recall being sold in our country. I understand the notes are the same but logically it’s more intense and balsamic.
Nocturnal. Honestly, my expectations were sky-high, fueled by memories of friends wearing it and the mystique of a discontinued, hard-to-find fragrance. When the opportunity arose to import it, I didn’t hesitate… and finally, we reunited. At first, it wasn’t love at first sniff; it didn’t seem like what I remembered. But I didn’t think about getting rid of it, so we slowly became friends, until I lamented that it’s no longer in the catalog. I love theorizing about scents. They say its creator made a modern masterpiece like Dior Homme. Logic supports me when, at first sniff, it subtly reminds me of that one, of course, without the iris. Since I have an issue with that flower, I almost took this as a gift, a new opportunity. Automatically, this rediscovery of MiP settled the debt I owed to that part of Dior that fascinates me, but which the iris prevented me from enjoying. Everything is beautiful, and I allowed myself to propose a hypothesis without scientific proof: the friend Olivier Polge created Dior Homme in 2005, then, no longer tied to Dior, decided to pay homage to that scent in another way. Thus, in 2010, Midnight in Paris was born. End. Excellent! Fantastic theory. Now I’m researching… Nothing to do with it. I think they only share the leather note. So I don’t know, and that’s where the magic begins. I can’t fool my nose; these fragrances are similar, there’s a meeting point, the magic starts, and the imagination takes flight. Year 2010 and a private Olivier Polge, stripped of the Dior Homme legacy, decides to create a fragrance to pay homage to one of his best creations. I’d like to think the name was the inspiration, not the result of what was achieved. Yes, I’m sure it was the inspiration. Paris!, the city that never sleeps. What perfume is more nocturnal than this? Nocturnal? If it can’t stand anything! It’s terrible! It doesn’t project! Is it necessary?… Imagine a Dior Homme without iris, subtler yet more masculine; it’s not powerful, but… the night is long, where do you want to end your night in the ‘city of light’? How contradictory and enigmatic a paradigm… Immersed in the city of lights, curled up in the shadow of the night, this perfume was conceived for close quarters, to immortalize in a scent that intimate moment, to make eternal an ephemeral and mundane memory of a midnight in Paris, or anywhere. It’s a constant toast to all the awake ones on the great sleeping planet, to those nocturnal wanderers ready to fall into a bed of passion or a bohemian den until caught by the early morning. It’s elegant, but not too much, just enough. It’s also a bit brazen. It’s versatile, but only within its domain. It’s a lethal weapon. It’s a cunning hunter, one who doesn’t need to approach its prey. It doesn’t need to because she will come to him, and when she’s close, there’s no turning back. It’s not for heat, yes for the day, but with cold. But especially, it’s made for the night, to go unnoticed for as long as necessary, but always ready to captivate and hypnotize. The leather present from the start makes it masculine, animalistic. The tonka bean and almonds give it the just right sweetness to make it attractive, addictive. It’s not a sweet scent, not at all, it’s very subtle. Finally, the incense crowns this magnificent composition and wraps it in a mystical, mysterious aura. Pleasant reunion after several years with this Parisian midnight. A happy reunion with the bitter taste of knowing it might never happen again. To all who have the luck to own it, without being a wonder or a classic, Midnight in Paris will remain in memories for its exquisite scent, its beautiful bottle, and its mystical aura.
I’m in Venezuela and recently found a 125ml tester version. I tried it and was immediately intrigued, then fell in love quickly upon wearing it. I couldn’t resist asking if they had another one since this one had a faulty spray. They confirmed they did, and I didn’t hesitate to buy it. For a total of $60, it was absolutely worth it.
Absolutely stunning! Perfect for dates or dinner outings. I’m glad I bought it so cheaply and still have three left in my closet to enjoy now and in the future.
I was drawn to its comparison with Bvlgari Black, which I own and adore, so I tried both versions. On their own, the opening is enveloping yet fresh: you can detect the tea and rosemary, along with amber and a velvety suede sensation. As it dries down, the aromatic accord and a subtle tonka sweetness stand out; in the dry down, the resins take the lead, adding a warm, comforting touch. Initial projection is good, it softens over time, but it has excellent skin longevity, lasting all day. Compared to Black, the differences are minimal (perhaps the EDT is fresher and the EDP more velvety). They share much in common, but side by side, you realize Black lacks that rubbery note here: they are twins, but MiP is the elegant brother who drives a Bentley, while Black is the one who prefers a motorcycle. I really like this MiP. Unisex leaning masculine, elegant, evocative, and multifaceted; suitable for lunch or a formal dinner. Better for winter or late autumn, for an informal but polished man. Highly recommended if you can find it; it’s not intrusive and will likely please most people.
Ni fu ni fa, another disappointment added to the list after reading such enthusiastic reviews. Sometimes I wonder how almost every reviewed perfume turns out to be a masterpiece. The bottle is beautiful, though. On my skin, it feels like a light, soft leather, nothing intrusive, accompanied by a slight sweetness, probably from the tonka bean. I didn’t perceive anything else. It reminds me of the old batch Black in Men but much weaker. It will please anyone who wants to go unnoticed while wearing an intriguing scent… but only a little.
Nothing surprised me in any way. Wearable, but the performance is just okay. I get a simple suede, very subtle white flowers, smells clean, and I detect an unlisted talc accord… and that’s it, plus the sweet touch of tonka bean. That’s all. Good for the office and days when you don’t want to overcomplicate things. Beyond that, I wouldn’t buy it again.
I was lucky enough to get it right when it hit the market; I’d never heard anything like it before. The only thing I have left is the empty bottle. For those saying ‘ni fu ni fa’, you probably tried a reformulated version.
Exquisite and wearable leather… my wife, who usually doesn’t like leather notes, absolutely loved it. It reminds me a lot of Tom Ford’s Eau d’Ombre Leather, but for me, this one is definitely superior. The downside is that it’s not very versatile and is sadly discontinued, but otherwise, it’s a great perfume.
Spectacular fragrance from Van Cleef & Arpels, super seductive and old-school. I wore it in my early twenties and absolutely loved it; it lingers on the skin and brings a sense of well-being and energy. One of the best I’ve encountered from the brand. Not recommended for hot weather in my opinion; it’s perfect for cold climates and daily wear. An excellent fragrance that’s no longer available, at least here in Argentina.