Fragrance comparison

Althaïr vs Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 8,879 ratings analysed

Althaïr

Parfums de Marly

4.418,816 votes

Rank #732 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

Annette Neuffer

4.4363 votes

Rank #6,487 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 3 of 5 categories.

Althaïr
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Althaïr2/5

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica3/5

Ratings & consensus: Althaïr
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Sillage & projection: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Value for money: Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Althaïr

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlthaïrParfums de Marly

Avicenna Myrrha MysticaAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 8,816 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.43/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerAlthaïrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

8,816 votes

63%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

SillageAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value59

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonCardamomOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bourbon Vanillaelemi

Base8-12 hrs

PralineMuskAmbroxanGuaiac WoodTonkaCandied Almond

Top

TangerineCinnamonPetitgrainSaffronCardamomGingerBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

MyrrhMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseRoseOlibanumelemiOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

OpoponaxBeeswaxSandalwoodSiam BenzoinLabdanumBourbon Vanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Althaïr, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex38

Women5

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#732

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Ilias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#6,487

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAlthaïrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Althaïr puts a cozy spin on heavy gourmand scents. It hits skin with sharp cinnamon, aromatic green cardamom, and a fleeting streak of orange blossom. The sweetness is intense. Within ten minutes, rich Bourbon vanilla takes complete control of the scent bubble. Toasted praline and candied almond add a…

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Avicenna Myrrha Mystica centers on smooth myrrh rather than sharp resin. Wearers describe rose, beeswax, citrus, warm spices and creamy sandalwood folding into a deep amber balsamic base that feels rich, polished and skin-hugging. It suits people who like resinous, spicy florals with warmth and texture, especially fo…

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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, Althaïr or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 3 of 5 categories. Althaïr is rated 4.41/5 from 8,816 votes; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is rated 4.43/5 from 63 votes. Choose Althaïr for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Avicenna Myrrha Mystica for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Althaïr or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica lasts longest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 83/100, Althaïr 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Althaïr or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica projects furthest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 73/100, Althaïr 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Althaïr and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Bergamot.

Is Althaïr or Avicenna Myrrha Mystica better for summer or winter?

Althaïr suits evening wear; Avicenna Myrrha Mystica suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Althaïr and Avicenna Myrrha Mystica?

Althaïr has top notes of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and elemi, a base of Praline, Musk, Ambroxan and Guaiac Wood. Avicenna Myrrha Mystica has top notes of Tangerine, Cinnamon, Petitgrain and Saffron, heart notes of Myrrh, Moroccan Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Rose, a base of Opoponax, Beeswax, Sandalwood and Siam Benzoin.