Fragrance comparison

Altesse Mysore vs A Midsummer Dream

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,732 ratings analysed

Altesse Mysore

Alexandre.J

3.58186 votes

Rank #15,581 AmberWoody

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25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

A Midsummer Dream

Roja Dove

4.122,546 votes

Rank #308 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Midsummer Dream takes 5 of 7 categories.

Altesse Mysore
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
A Midsummer Dream
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Altesse Mysore2/7

A Midsummer Dream5/7

Ratings & consensus: A Midsummer Dream
Community sentiment: A Midsummer Dream
Longevity: A Midsummer Dream
Sillage & projection: Altesse Mysore
Value for money: Altesse Mysore
Versatility: A Midsummer Dream
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Midsummer Dream

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Altesse MysoreAlexandre.J

A Midsummer DreamRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 2,546 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

Category winnerA Midsummer DreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

49%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

934 votes

Category winnerA Midsummer DreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityA Midsummer Dream

SillageAltesse Mysore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAltesse MysoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

musky84%

rose77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperAmbroxanelemi

Heart

RoseDried PlumJasmine

Base

CedarWhite MuskPatchouliBenzoinAmberwoodVanilla

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

elemiCardamomMossOrange BlossomPink PepperRosePatchouli

Base

BenzoinVetiverVanillaOrrisCedarMuskCarrot Seeds

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, elemi, Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter27

Day–

Night–

Category winnerA Midsummer DreamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex33

Women58

Men53

Unisex39

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,581

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#308

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews655

Category winnerA Midsummer DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Altesse Mysore reads as a rich amber floral with a soft rose and jasmine heart wrapped in plum, musk and warm woods. The opening brings pink pepper and elemi, then settles into a sweeter, powdery trail with patchouli, benzoin and vanilla. It suits shoppers who enjoy dressy, noticeable scents with a smooth oriental fee…

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A Midsummer Dream is a polished citrus aromatic with green spice, mossy woods, and a soft resinous base. It opens bright with grapefruit and bergamot, then turns smoother and drier, with cardamom, elemi, patchouli, and powdery orris giving it a refined, slightly old-world feel. It suits shoppers who like understated l…

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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, Altesse Mysore or A Midsummer Dream?

A Midsummer Dream takes 5 of 7 categories. Altesse Mysore is rated 3.58/5 from 186 votes; A Midsummer Dream is rated 4.12/5 from 2,546 votes. Choose Altesse Mysore for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose A Midsummer Dream for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Altesse Mysore or A Midsummer Dream?

They last about the same: A Midsummer Dream 78/100, Altesse Mysore 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Altesse Mysore or A Midsummer Dream?

Altesse Mysore projects furthest (Altesse Mysore 74/100, A Midsummer Dream 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Altesse Mysore and A Midsummer Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, elemi, Rose and Cedar.

Is Altesse Mysore or A Midsummer Dream better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Midsummer Dream is the stronger pick. For winter, Altesse Mysore is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Altesse Mysore and A Midsummer Dream?

Altesse Mysore has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ambroxan and elemi, heart notes of Rose, Dried Plum and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, White Musk, Patchouli and Benzoin. A Midsummer Dream has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Cardamom, Moss and Orange Blossom, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver, Vanilla and Orris.