Fragrance comparison

Black Vetiver vs Mystiq Days

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Black Vetiver

Phaedon

3.7886 votes

Rank #17,171 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mystiq Days

Mystiq Parfums

4.258 votes

Rank #33,195 CitrusOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystiq Days takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mystiq Days
Choose it for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Vetiver1/4

Mystiq Days3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystiq Days
Sillage & projection: Mystiq Days
Value for money: Mystiq Days
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black VetiverPhaedon

Mystiq DaysMystiq Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

50%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMystiq Days

SillageMystiq Days

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMystiq DaysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

oud92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LemonVetiverPepper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonCorianderAlmondPepperMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliJasmineVetiver

Base

OudVanillaLeatherAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesLemon, Vetiver and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall95

Winter26

Day100

Night38

Spring67

Summer83

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex42

Women0

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#33,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phaedon Black Vetiver opens with a crisp burst of tart lemon backed by cracked black pepper before settling into a clean, woody vetiver base. Despite the brooding name, it wears bright and breezy on skin, making it an easy daytime pick for warm spring mornings and humid office commutes. The smoky elements stay muted, …

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Mystiq Days opens with a bright hit of lemon and mandarin, then quickly turns spicier, smoother, and more textured. Reviews describe a noticeable shift from fruity freshness into a darker drydown with leather, vanilla, oud, and amber warmth. It feels made for someone who wants an everyday scent with more character tha…

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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, Black Vetiver or Mystiq Days?

Mystiq Days takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Vetiver is rated 3.78/5 from 86 votes; Mystiq Days is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Black Vetiver for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mystiq Days for a citrus and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Vetiver or Mystiq Days?

Mystiq Days lasts longest (Mystiq Days 75/100, Black Vetiver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Vetiver or Mystiq Days?

Projection is very close: Mystiq Days 53/100, Black Vetiver 52/100 for sillage.

Do Black Vetiver and Mystiq Days smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Vetiver and Pepper.

Is Black Vetiver or Mystiq Days better for summer or winter?

Black Vetiver suits daytime wear; Mystiq Days suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Vetiver and Mystiq Days?

Black Vetiver features Lemon, Vetiver and Pepper. Mystiq Days has top notes of Lemon, Coriander, Almond and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Oud, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.