Fragrance comparison

3121 vs Mystere

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,495 ratings analysed

3121

Prince

3.35263 votes

Rank #10,554 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 5 of 7 categories.

3121
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

31212/7

Mystere5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mystere
Community sentiment: Mystere
Longevity: Mystere
Sillage & projection: Mystere
Value for money: 3121
Versatility: 3121
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

3121Prince

MystereRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 263 votes

Have 53%Had 23%Want 25%

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerMystereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

37%Dislike

2%Hate

263 votes

65%Love

26%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,214 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value46

Category winner3121Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody88%

citrus77%

tuberose65%

powdery53%

musky42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GardeniaBergamotJasmine

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for 3121, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall73

Winter45

Day100

Night77

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner3121Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex42

Women50

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,554

PerfumerAdriana Medina-Baez

Launched—

Reviews90

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Category winnerMystereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

3121 by Prince is a sharp, potent white floral fragrance grounded in brisk citrus and dry woods. The scent launches with an intense splash of bergamot paired alongside clean jasmine and heady gardenia. As the opening settles, tuberose takes center stage alongside orange blossom, ylang-ylang, and crisp lily-of-the-vall…

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Mystere by Rochas is a dense, aromatic green chypre built for those who love vintage complexity. It opens with sharp galbanum and bitter coriander before settling into a mossy, cedar-heavy heart. This 1978 creation projects authority and sophistication, feeling most at home during cool autumn evenings or formal office…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 3121 or Mystere?

Mystere takes 5 of 7 categories. 3121 is rated 3.35/5 from 263 votes; Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes. Choose 3121 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 3121 or Mystere?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, 3121 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 3121 or Mystere?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, 3121 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 3121 and Mystere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 3121 or Mystere better for summer or winter?

For summer, 3121 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystere is the stronger pick. 3121 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 3121 and Mystere?

3121 has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Mystere has top notes of Galbanum, Coriander, Hiacynth and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Cypress and Styrax.