Fragrance comparison

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica vs For Him

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

4 wins

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica

Annette Neuffer

4.4363 votes

Rank #6,274 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

For Him

Mandarina Duck

3.7060 votes

Rank #19,834 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 4 of 5 categories.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
For Him
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica4/5

For Him1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Avicenna Myrrha MysticaAnnette Neuffer

For HimMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

3.70/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

21%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

23%Love

38%Like

27%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

SillageAvicenna Myrrha Mystica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFor HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aquatic84%

musky77%

fruity69%

ozonic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineCinnamonPetitgrainSaffronCardamomGingerBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

MyrrhMoroccan RoseBulgarian RoseRoseOlibanumelemiOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

OpoponaxBeeswaxSandalwoodSiam BenzoinLabdanumBourbon Vanilla

Top15-30 mins

TangerineWater FruitCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomViolet LeavesLavender

Base4-6 hrs

MuskLabdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Labdanum. Durations are only published for For Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter78

Day75

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex78

Women22

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Casual 47%Work 29%Date 13%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,274

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#19,834

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAvicenna Myrrha MysticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mandarina Duck For Him opens with a bright flash of sweet tangerine and crisp water fruit. The citrus hits hard. Cardamom cuts through the initial aquatic mist within minutes, giving the watery top notes a gentle, spicy kick. As the sharp alcohol blast evaporates, clean orange blossom and cool violet leaves take over …

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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, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or For Him?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica takes 4 of 5 categories. Avicenna Myrrha Mystica is rated 4.43/5 from 63 votes; For Him is rated 3.70/5 from 60 votes. Choose Avicenna Myrrha Mystica for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose For Him for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or For Him?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica lasts longest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 83/100, For Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or For Him?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica projects furthest (Avicenna Myrrha Mystica 73/100, For Him 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avicenna Myrrha Mystica and For Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Labdanum.

Is Avicenna Myrrha Mystica or For Him better for summer or winter?

Avicenna Myrrha Mystica suits evening wear; For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avicenna Myrrha Mystica and For Him?

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. For Him has top notes of Tangerine, Water Fruit and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaves and Lavender, a base of Musk, Labdanum and Patchouli.