Fragrance comparison

1178 vs Mystic Aromatic

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 27 Oct 2026 272 ratings analysed

2 wins

1178

Bois Richeux

5.003 votes

Rank #41,235 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1178 takes 2 of 3 categories.

1178
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

11782/3

Mystic Aromatic1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1178
Sillage & projection: 1178
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystic Aromatic

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1178Bois Richeux

Mystic AromaticMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

32%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity1178

Sillage1178

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

green58%

amber44%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BasilThymeLavenderMint

Heart

RosemaryFennelCeleryLaurelsClary Sage

Base

AmberWoody NotesMuskCaraway

Notes

Peru BalsamOreganoBasilClary SageThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Thyme and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Mystic Aromatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMystic AromaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1178 opens like a bundle of freshly cut herbs, basil, thyme, lavender and mint, then settles into a smoother mix of dried aromatics, soft woods, amber and musk. It smells natural, green and quietly warm rather than sharp or sweet. This suits shoppers who enjoy herbal fragrances with a fresh start and a gentler, slight…

Reviews →

Mugler Mystic Aromatic steps away from sugary gourmands to deliver a vibrant, savory herb garden in a bottle. The first spray releases a brisk crush of sweet basil, culinary oregano, and peppery thyme. It smells green, fresh, and slightly damp, like walking through rows of herbs after a morning rain. As the initial he…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1178 or Mystic Aromatic?

1178 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1178 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes. Choose 1178 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1178 or Mystic Aromatic?

1178 lasts longest (1178 70/100, Mystic Aromatic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1178 or Mystic Aromatic?

1178 projects furthest (1178 75/100, Mystic Aromatic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1178 and Mystic Aromatic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Basil, Thyme and Clary Sage.

Is 1178 or Mystic Aromatic better for summer or winter?

1178 suits daytime wear; Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1178 and Mystic Aromatic?

1178 has top notes of Basil, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Fennel, Celery and Laurels, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Musk and Caraway. Mystic Aromatic features Peru Balsam, Oregano, Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme.