Fragrance comparison

Agate Black vs Tears On Mystic Sand

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Agate Black

Zara

3.6733 votes

Rank #18,448 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tears On Mystic Sand

Mystikum

3.8323 votes

Rank #35,202 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories.

Agate Black
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tears On Mystic Sand
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Agate Black2/5

Tears On Mystic Sand3/5

Ratings & consensus: Tears On Mystic Sand
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tears On Mystic Sand
Sillage & projection: Tears On Mystic Sand
Value for money: Agate Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agate Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agate BlackZara

Tears On Mystic SandMystikum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 56%Had 17%Want 27%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerTears On Mystic SandRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

46%Like

25%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

26%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTears On Mystic Sand

SillageTears On Mystic Sand

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAgate BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

leather77%

musky65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

powdery100%

citrus92%

oud84%

woody77%

leather69%

floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, powdery and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Musk

Base

Leather

Top

TangerineCarrot SeedsDavanaMarigoldBergamotLitchi

Heart

OudFreesiaOrris RootFrankincenseRose

Base

LeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Musk and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall73

Winter47

Day100

Night71

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men7

Unisex80

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#35,202

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAgate BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agate Black opens with bright bergamot and a watery citrus feel, then settles into a darker musky leather trail that many wearers find more airy and blue-green than rugged. It reads like an easy, modern Zara freshie with a shadowy drydown, best for someone who wants clean citrus up top and a smoother, slightly smoky f…

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Tears On Mystic Sand reads as a powdery, citrus-lit oud with a dusty floral heart and a soft leather base. Early wear can feel dry, earthy and slightly astringent, then it settles into a creamier mix of powder, woods and muted fruit. It may suit someone who likes unusual, atmospheric scents more than easy crowd-please…

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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, Agate Black or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand takes 3 of 5 categories. Agate Black is rated 3.67/5 from 33 votes; Tears On Mystic Sand is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Agate Black for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tears On Mystic Sand for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agate Black or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand lasts longest (Tears On Mystic Sand 82/100, Agate Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agate Black or Tears On Mystic Sand?

Tears On Mystic Sand projects furthest (Tears On Mystic Sand 69/100, Agate Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agate Black and Tears On Mystic Sand smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Musk and Leather.

Is Agate Black or Tears On Mystic Sand better for summer or winter?

Agate Black suits daytime wear; Tears On Mystic Sand suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agate Black and Tears On Mystic Sand?

Agate Black has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Musk, a base of Leather. Tears On Mystic Sand has top notes of Tangerine, Carrot Seeds, Davana and Marigold, heart notes of Oud, Freesia, Orris Root and Frankincense, a base of Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk and Vanilla.