Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Mystic Aromatic

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 275 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,316 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blast From the Past takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blast From the Past4/5

Mystic Aromatic1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

Mystic AromaticMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlast From the Past

SillageBlast From the Past

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBlast From the PastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Peru BalsamOreganoBasilClary SageThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBlast From the PastLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

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#34,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMystic AromaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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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, Blast From the Past or Mystic Aromatic?

Blast From the Past takes 4 of 5 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Mystic Aromatic?

Blast From the Past lasts longest (Blast From the Past 77/100, Mystic Aromatic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Mystic Aromatic?

Blast From the Past projects furthest (Blast From the Past 67/100, Mystic Aromatic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Mystic Aromatic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage and Thyme.

Is Blast From the Past or Mystic Aromatic better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Mystic Aromatic?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Mystic Aromatic features Peru Balsam, Oregano, Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme.