Fragrance comparison

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua vs Mystic Aromatic

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #73,469 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic Aromatic takes 2 of 2 categories.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Mystic Aromatic2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Mystic AromaticMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

32%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMystic Aromatic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

Notes

Peru BalsamOreganoBasilClary SageThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClary Sage and Thyme. Durations are only published for Mystic Aromatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMystic AromaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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Mugler Mystic Aromatic steps away from sugary gourmands to deliver a vibrant, savory herb garden in a bottle. The first spray releases a brisk crush of sweet basil, culinary oregano, and peppery thyme. It smells green, fresh, and slightly damp, like walking through rows of herbs after a morning rain. As the initial he…

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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, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Mystic Aromatic?

Mystic Aromatic takes 2 of 2 categories. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Mystic Aromatic?

Mystic Aromatic projects furthest (Mystic Aromatic 60/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Mystic Aromatic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage and Thyme.

Is Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Mystic Aromatic better for summer or winter?

Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Mystic Aromatic?

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet. Mystic Aromatic features Peru Balsam, Oregano, Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme.