Inspired by the haptic qualities of velvet and red wine, Chateau de Velours is a-swirl with red fruits. Raspberry, blackcurrant and wild strawberry blur their berry best with the boozy plumminess of davana. Honey and chocolate imbue this eau de parfum with animalic sweetness. Oakmoss and patchouli suggest the subtle earthiness of Pinot Noir, without interrupting the smoothness.
Best Midnight Rain by La Prairie Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Midnight Rain by La Prairie is a floral fruity fragrance combining juicy guava and fresh mandarin with soft freesia and lily. It unfolds with a rich heart of wine and cashmeran, lending subtle warmth and complexity, while vanilla, patchouli, musk, and vetiver provide a creamy, earthy base. Those attracted to a scent balancing sweet tropical fruits with smooth floral and woody undertones should consider notes of guava, vanilla, and freesia as key markers when exploring similar perfumes.
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Guava Sorbet by Brandt £185.00
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- Key notes:
- bergamot
- guava
- mandarin
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Tropical-la-la-la! Guava Sorbet sings out with juicy mandarin, fresh guava and tart passionfruit. This abundance of tropical playfulness gets a posh gloss with peachy osmanthus and sultry jasmine. It’s sunshine in a bottle.
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Moon Coat by Space Fluid £230.00
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- Key notes:
- coffee
- cognac
- coriander
- immortelle
- patchouli
- suede
- tobacco
- wine
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
Moonlight on wet cobblestones. A bottle of white wine in the pocket of a suede coat. White flowers and kissed skin. Cherries and cigarette smoke linger on warm hair. The punks are in charge.
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Tropical by Arquiste £195.00
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- Key notes:
- amber
- ginger
- guava
- lime
- plumeria
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
A juicy, decadent take on tropical fruits, flowers and woods. Inspired by a modernist garden in the old city of Mêrida, Yucatán. The balmy air fills with the heady scent of champaca orchids, ripe guava, fresh ginger, jasmine sambac, Mexican vanilla and mahogany. A spritz of paradise.
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Bat 2020 by Zoologist £200.00
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- Key notes:
- damp earth accord
- guava
- hay
- incense
- leather
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- green
- unconventional
- woody
New formula, new perfumer.
The perfumer: Prin Lomros (also the creator behind PRIN, Prissana and Strangers.)
The story: Mystical, mysterious murmurings glide upon a blanket of inky sky. Shadows smear across the moonlight, their darting journey shrouded in darkness. Bats, the only mammal capable of true flight, are enigmatic and alien.
The formula: a vivid sparkly green maze paved with vetiver, decorated with tart jungle fruit and lots of earthy shadows.
Prin is also the perfumer of the latest Zoologist's character: Sloth
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Kajal I by Kajal £195.00
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- Key notes:
- cashmeran
- gaiac / guaiac wood
- mandarin
- orange blossom
- patchouli
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
Spiritually, number one represents beginnings, focus and determination. Kajal l, with its fresh, engaging warmth, has been crafted to underscore one’s innate dignity and charisma. Cassis, grapefruit and mandarin provide the big “hello!”. Guaiac wood, cardamom, orange blossom and cashmeran draw people in, while a soft vanillic cloud of sandalwood and oud extend the allure.
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel
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Château de Velours by Insenf £125.00
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- Key notes:
- dark chocolate
- raspberry
- wine
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
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402 Guilty Vanilla by Bon Parfumeur £60.00
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- Key notes:
- benzoin
- caramel
- fig
- freesia
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
A sweet, ambery perfume with many shades of sweet packed into a single formula: heliotrope, vanilla, caramel, toffee and benzoin, all interlinked with a soft sandalwood theme.
Bon Parfumeur open olfactive dimensions and invite you to add your own story. Try 402 if you like sophisticated gourmands.
Perfumer for 402: Corinne Cachen.
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Pluie de Soleil by Phaedon Paris £95.00
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- Key notes:
- freesia
- pineapple
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- woody
Pluie de Soleil is a sunny fruity floral. Lemon and bergamot give Pluie de Soleil a fresh opening followed by delicate hints of freesia, white peach and strawberry.
The central fruity floral facet rests on a base of sandalwood, cashmeran and vanilla. With its title translating as 'It’s raining Sun’ Pluie de Soleil is a joyful, vivacious fragrance evocative of a Mediterranean summer.
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Alien Fruit 30.03 by Neydo £80.00
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- Key notes:
- cyclamen
- guava
- yuzu
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- fruity
The dream of a luxury summer resort, where the sky is pink and the guests are from outer space. Languages from Earth and beyond blend in an excited babble as waitstaff weave through the cabanas with tropical cocktails and yuzu sorbet. You hold a piece of strange alien fruit up to the blue sun, and suddenly the planet is awash in neon yellow.
Perfumer: Bertrand Duchaufour
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Ambrosia by Byermia £125.00
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- Key notes:
- civet
- coconut
- guava
- heliotrope
- mango
- mimosa
- orris (iris root)
- peach
- plumeria
- sandalwood
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
Inspired by the mythical nectar of the gods, Ambrosia opens with the sweet, delicate notes of plumeria and mango, layered with the lush richness of peach, lychee, and coconut. The heart reveals the creamy depth of heliotrope, musk, and guava, while wafts of French orris, Mysore and Sri Lankan sandalwood, Indian tuberose and vintage Ethiopian civet evoke a divine atmosphere—capturing the essence of heavenly indulgence.
About Midnight Rain by La Prairie
- What makes Midnight Rain by La Prairie unique compared to these similar perfumes?
- Midnight Rain uniquely combines tropical fruits like guava and mandarin with a wine note and complex florals such as freesia and lily, balanced by woody and musky bases. The richness of wine and cashmeran alongside vanilla and vetiver sets it apart from lighter or more straightforward fruity florals.
- Are these fragrances suitable for both day and evening wear like Midnight Rain?
- Many of these fragrances offer versatility with their fruity and floral compositions, though some lean towards either fresher daytime or richer evening profiles. For example, Guava Sorbet and Tropical are lighter and more suited to daytime, while Château de Velours and Ambrosia have deeper, sexy qualities better for evenings.
- Do all these fragrances contain guava as a note?
- Most of the listed fragrances include guava, as it is a prominent note in Midnight Rain. However, a few like Château de Velours focus on the wine note, and 402 Guilty Vanilla highlights freesia and vanilla instead.