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What it is: A Nordstrom-exclusive fragrance inspired by the sensuality of skin warmed by the sun.
Fragrance story: Midnight Sex imagines skin that has been warmed by the sun, only to reveal its golden sensuality at midnight. This radiant tribute to Monsieur Rabanne's 1969 book of nudes blazes with solar tuberose, orange blossom and sweet coconut pulp.
Notes: tuberose, orange blossom, sweet coconut pulp, sandalwood
- Item #11303383
Ingredients
Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Linalool, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eugenol, Alcohol, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Geraniol, Farnesol, Citral, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5), Ci 14700 (Red 4), Ci 60730 (Ext. Violet 2), Ci 17200 (Red 33), Ci 42090 (Blue 1).
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Rabanne
Founded in 1966, Rabanne is the eponymous fashion and fragrance brand of bold Spanish-born designer Paco Rabanne who earned fame as a talented enfant terrible in Paris. Today, the brand is known for its popular fragrances as well as handbags—many of which reference Rabanne's experiences in jewelry design, as well as his love of unconventional materials.
Most helpful positive review
Mar 7, 2026
Warm, Creamy, and Surprisingly Addictive!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received Rabanne Midnight Sex Eau de Parfum for free from Influenster and Rabanne in exchange for my honest opinion.
The first spray already feels inviting. It opens with a soft coconut note that smells creamy and slightly sweet, giving the fragrance a smooth and comforting start.
As the scent develops, floral notes like tuberose and oranges blossom begin to appear. They add a gentle elegance without making the fragrance too heavy. The balance is really nice. Sweet, floral, and slightly woody at the same time. Eventually, the sandalwood base gives the scent a warm and smooth finish that stays close to the skin in a very pleasant way.
What impressed me the most is the longevity. On my skin, the fragrance lasts most of the day, and I can still notice soft hints of it even hours later.
Personally, I really enjoy how warm and confident this scent makes me feel. It has a slightly mysterious vibe that feels perfect for nighttime. It’s smooth, elegant, and quietly captivating. Thank you so much!
EDUM
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Most helpful critical review
Mar 11, 2026
I would pass of this one
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This perfume has a very musky smell, but not in a pleasant way. The sample size came with a broken tip, making it difficult to dispense the perfume.
JW40
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JamesO
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Mar 12, 2026
Ok fragrance, awful name
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of those fragrances you might be able to get away with wearing yearlong. It’s a little sweet from the coconut so I could see it working in spring summer. But it’s also a little musky from sandalwood, so I think fall/winter would be fine too. I think the fragrance itself is really unique and you’ll definitely have to see how it smells to decide if you’ll like it for yourself. It’s definitely female but not overtly so. My biggest complaint is the name, awful name! Wouldn’t want to put that in my search engine!
NicholasR
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Mar 11, 2026
Did not care for this one but maybe you will
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This reminds me a lot of tuberose astral. The animalic tuberose kinda takes over after the opening and overshadows all the other notes. I’m not the biggest tuberose fan so this isn’t my style. The good thing is, like most things from Rabanne it seems well made and so far it’s performing like a champ! I would say try before you buy but if you like fragrance with a big dose of tuberose then you will love this one!
JW40
Reposted from influenster.com
Mar 11, 2026
I would pass of this one
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This perfume has a very musky smell, but not in a pleasant way. The sample size came with a broken tip, making it difficult to dispense the perfume.
JustinL
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Mar 10, 2026
White floral coconut with touches of sandalwood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the type of white floral I think a man could get away with wearing, not that I believe in feminine or masculine based fragrances. The coconut gives this an airy by the pool or at the beach feel without smelling like sunscreen. The sandalwood plays nice hear and gives it just a touch of woodiness to keep it from leaning to far floral. Performance could be a little better, I seemed to lose the smell of it around the 3 hour mark though and for the price I would expect it to last longer.
EDUM
Reposted from influenster.com
Mar 7, 2026
Warm, Creamy, and Surprisingly Addictive!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received Rabanne Midnight Sex Eau de Parfum for free from Influenster and Rabanne in exchange for my honest opinion.
The first spray already feels inviting. It opens with a soft coconut note that smells creamy and slightly sweet, giving the fragrance a smooth and comforting start.
As the scent develops, floral notes like tuberose and oranges blossom begin to appear. They add a gentle elegance without making the fragrance too heavy. The balance is really nice. Sweet, floral, and slightly woody at the same time. Eventually, the sandalwood base gives the scent a warm and smooth finish that stays close to the skin in a very pleasant way.
What impressed me the most is the longevity. On my skin, the fragrance lasts most of the day, and I can still notice soft hints of it even hours later.
Personally, I really enjoy how warm and confident this scent makes me feel. It has a slightly mysterious vibe that feels perfect for nighttime. It’s smooth, elegant, and quietly captivating. Thank you so much!
TimothyM
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Mar 5, 2026
Fresh fruity scent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A luminous tuberose heart, enriched by orange blossom and a whisper of coconut resting on sandalwood. This is perfect for spring/summer if your into scents like this.
