Fragrance comparison

Arpège vs Mystic

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,602 ratings analysed

Arpège

Lanvin

3.814,592 votes

Rank #1,072 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mystic

Marilyn Miglin

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,364 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Arpège
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mystic
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arpège2/4

Mystic2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArpègeLanvin

MysticMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 4,592 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerArpègeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

38%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

4,581 votes

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

aldehydic84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyPeachHoneysuckleNeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangIrisCorianderRoseLilyGeraniumCamellia

Base

SandalwoodAmberVetiverMuskBenzoinVanillaPatchouli

Notes

MarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyIrisNarcissusPatchouliApricotSandalwoodJasmineLilyVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Lily. Durations are only published for Mystic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,072

PerfumerAndre Fraysse, Paul Vacher

Launched—

Reviews208

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArpègeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arpège is a classic floral aldehyde fragrance that balances a sharp, powdery opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. It suits those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The scent reveals layers of jasmine, iris, and sandalwood, making it a sophisticated choice for formal evening events or crisp autumn days when you want …

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Mystic by Marilyn Miglin brings forward a sharp, old-school green floral character with an unmistakable bite. The scent introduces itself through a punchy apricot note combined with bitter, herbal marigold and a crisp burst of lily-of-the-valley. As the sharp opening calms down, a powdery iris note emerges alongside n…

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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, Arpège or Mystic?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Arpège is rated 3.81/5 from 4,592 votes; Mystic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Arpège for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mystic for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arpège or Mystic?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 93/100, Arpège 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arpège or Mystic?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 78/100, Arpège 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arpège and Mystic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Lily.

Is Arpège or Mystic better for summer or winter?

Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arpège and Mystic?

Arpège has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peach and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk. Mystic features Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Narcissus and Patchouli.