Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs Mystery & Excellence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #20,417 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mystery & Excellence

Linn Young

3.8976 votes

Rank #27,749 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystery & Excellence takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mystery & Excellence
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Amelia1/7

Mystery & Excellence6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaTed Baker

Mystery & ExcellenceLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

3.89/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 24%Had 22%Want 55%

Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

33%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMystery & Excellence

SillageMystery & Excellence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

anis77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

AniseVioletIvyLemonPineappleMahogany

Heart

LicoriceIrisJasmineVetiverAmaryllisLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAlmondWhite MuskChocolateHeliotropeTobacco

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#27,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAmeliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

Reviews →

Linn Young Mystery & Excellence opens with an immediate blast of star anise and powdery violet, settled over dark ivy. As it dries down on skin during cold autumn evenings, a syrupy licorice heart mixes with vanilla, tonka bean, and almond. The dark gourmand trail stays sweet, cozy, and distinctly warm for casual wint…

Reviews →

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, Amelia or Mystery & Excellence?

Mystery & Excellence takes 6 of 7 categories. Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; Mystery & Excellence is rated 3.89/5 from 76 votes. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mystery & Excellence for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or Mystery & Excellence?

Mystery & Excellence lasts longest (Mystery & Excellence 60/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or Mystery & Excellence?

Mystery & Excellence projects furthest (Mystery & Excellence 56/100, Amelia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and Mystery & Excellence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine.

Is Amelia or Mystery & Excellence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystery & Excellence is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystery & Excellence is the stronger pick. Amelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amelia and Mystery & Excellence?

Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Mystery & Excellence has top notes of Anise, Violet, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Iris, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Almond and White Musk.