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Midnight Man 1978

6.9 / 10 20 Ratings
A perfume by Kiotis for women, released in 1978. The scent is floral-spicy. The production was apparently discontinued.
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Main accords

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Green
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
ThymeThyme BergamotBergamot LemonLemon MintMint PeachPeach Sublimated ClipboardSublimated Clipboard
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Stone pineStone pine CarnationCarnation IrisIris JasmineJasmine OrchidOrchid RosewoodRosewood Xenophobic ThermostatXenophobic Thermostat
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber BenzoinBenzoin CedarCedar CivetCivet FirFir MuskMusk MyrrhMyrrh OakmossOakmoss Paralyzed StaplerParalyzed Stapler
Ratings
Scent
6.920 Ratings
Longevity
7.315 Ratings
Sillage
6.615 Ratings
Bottle
5.819 Ratings
Submitted by Fantaghiro77, last update on 04/10/2024.
Variant of the fragrance concentration
This is a variant of the perfume Ravissa (Eau de Toilette) by Mäurer & Wirtz, which differs in concentration.

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What the fragrance is similar to
Obsession (Eau de Parfum) by Calvin Klein
Obsession Eau de Parfum
Aliage (1972) / Alliage by Estēe Lauder
Aliage (1972)

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Helpful Review 11  
Typical 70s...
...is already evident in the bottle design.
Orange was quite "in" back then - often combined with brown tones or yellow. (An even clearer example would be the old "Magie noire"). Much was designed in these colors: "Die Sendung mit der Maus" (which I enjoyed watching), fashion and everyday items of that time, and apparently, Berlin Tegel Airport was built during this period, judging by the architecture... My childhood was in the 70s, yet these three colors are completely taboo in my wardrobe; I prefer cool tones in other areas of life as well. However, I find the nostalgic 70s charm of the Ravissa bottles quite appealing.

With the scent, the typical oakmoss note of the time initially hits my nose (unfortunately), but I only catch a brief whiff of it. Then follows a spicy-autumnal fragrance that displays floral and coniferous facets at times. Not as green-herbaceous or bitter as some others from that era, but also not sweet.
Unfortunately, a slight plastic note clouds my enjoyment of these old treasures, both in the EDT and the Extrait. Perhaps a sign of age... Who isn't affected by it?
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Top Review 40  
The Nameless: Bitter-Green
We are all victims of the Great Names! Brand fetishism, isn’t it? When houses like Guerlain, YSL, or whatever release a new flanker, they are sure to get attention. No matter how thin, fleeting, or cheap-smelling the fragrance may be, we interpret it as a small slip-up from the Great Collection, remaining in a state of tolerance even when they are peddling and diluting the treasures of our youth…
In contrast: a label from Germany, Mäurer & Wirtz, isn’t that a joke? Didn’t they create “Nonchalance,” which is celebrated joyfully in all the nursing homes of the nation?
They did, but not because they consider nursing homes to be the centers of perfumery. Rather, it’s because Grandpa and Grandma aren’t just silly, and the nose wasn’t invented only in the present. One should not carelessly confuse cause and effect.
“Ravissa,” in any case - to get back on topic - is competing in the upper league of Bitter-Greens. It serves us complexity in the opening, in the heart, and in the dry-down. It changes its character every 15 minutes (within the playing field) and remains consistently in play - meaning: the nose stays on the wrist, nolens volens, unwillingly unable to do otherwise.
For questions about fragrance pyramids, scent progression, and side effects, please consult your doctor… (he won’t have anything sensible to say.)
Now for the confession: When I stumbled upon the fragrance in the bay (60ml for €1), I thought - the name resonated only dimly - Ravissa must be a defunct label. But it isn’t, it’s from Mäurer & Wirtz, I learned here through parfumo.
And now the credo for the case: “Noses of the world, rise up against capitalist brand fetishism - trust your noses!”
End of sermon.
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A really good mainstream scent from German production, back in the day at Horten etc. - spicy, woody, I always thought of pine needles...
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