Fragrance comparison

2. The Process vs Mystère #29

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

2. The Process

Mango

4.673 votes

Rank #45,658 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Mystère #29

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3622 votes

Rank #21,065 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2. The Process takes 3 of 4 categories.

2. The Process
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mystère #29
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

2. The Process3/4

Mystère #291/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 2. The Process
Sillage & projection: 2. The Process
Value for money: 2. The Process
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystère #29

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2. The ProcessMango

Mystère #29Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

27%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

Longevity2. The Process

Sillage2. The Process

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value79

Category winner2. The ProcessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

green61%

green100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafBergamotPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseBlack TeaFig

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVetiverTobacco

Notes

Black TeaFigVetiverHayBergamotBay LeafMuskCedarTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Black Tea and Fig. Durations are only published for 2. The Process, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night92

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 9%

Men38

Unisex54

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerMystère #29Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2. The Process by Mango is a surprisingly nuanced aromatic scent built around herbal bay leaf, ripe fig, and steeped black tea. It kicks off with a sharp splash of bergamot and cracked black pepper before settling into an earthy, woody base of patchouli, vetiver, and dry tobacco. The initial alcohol flash vanishes wit…

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Mystere #29 is a green, woody tea scent with fig, hay and tobacco giving it a dry, slightly sweet edge. It opens bright and aromatic, then settles into something softer, earthier and more textured on skin. If you like tea fragrances with a natural, leafy feel rather than a sugary one, this is easy to sample. It usuall…

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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, 2. The Process or Mystère #29?

2. The Process takes 3 of 4 categories. 2. The Process is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes. Choose 2. The Process for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2. The Process or Mystère #29?

2. The Process lasts longest (2. The Process 67/100, Mystère #29 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2. The Process or Mystère #29?

2. The Process projects furthest (2. The Process 58/100, Mystère #29 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2. The Process and Mystère #29 smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and green accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Black Tea and Fig.

Is 2. The Process or Mystère #29 better for summer or winter?

2. The Process suits daytime wear; Mystère #29 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2. The Process and Mystère #29?

2. The Process has top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Black Tea and Fig, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Tobacco. Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot.