Bois Mystique vs Muttrah
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Muttrah takes 3 of 4 categories.
Bois MystiqueChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MuttrahChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bois Mystique1/4
Muttrah3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Muttrah
- Sillage & projection
- Muttrah
- Value for money
- Muttrah
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois Mystique
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bois MystiqueHoubigantMuttrahAAWEDWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.40/ 5 · 437 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
437 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMuttrah
SillageMuttrah
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMuttrahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
amber100%
balsamic83%
vanilla65%
smoky48%
warm spicy30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris
Base5-7+ hrs
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Top
IncenseBlack PepperPink PepperBergamot
Heart
LabdanumCashmere WoodSpicy NotesPepperRose
Base
AmberVanillaMyrrhFrankincenseOudMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense and Black Pepper. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day100
Night84
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,395
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,929
PerfumerShadi Samra
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois MystiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…
Reviews →Muttrah by AAWED opens with bright bergamot cut by pink and black pepper, then quickly turns smoky and resinous as incense thickens the air. The heart brings labdanum’s warm amber glow, a soft rose note, and a smooth, woody cashmere feel. In the dry-down, expect an ambery, balsamic base with vanilla sweetness, myrrh, …
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, Bois Mystique or Muttrah?
Muttrah takes 3 of 4 categories. Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes; Muttrah is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Muttrah for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bois Mystique or Muttrah?
Muttrah lasts longest (Muttrah 90/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bois Mystique or Muttrah?
Muttrah projects furthest (Muttrah 88/100, Bois Mystique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bois Mystique and Muttrah smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense and Black Pepper.
Is Bois Mystique or Muttrah better for summer or winter?
Bois Mystique suits daytime wear; Muttrah suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bois Mystique and Muttrah?
Bois Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Muttrah has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Cashmere Wood, Spicy Notes and Pepper, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Myrrh and Frankincense.
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