Fragrance comparison

Мгла vs Exotic Holygrail 3

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Мгла

Wood Moss

3.003 votes

Rank #64,901 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Exotic Holygrail 3

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #42,591 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exotic Holygrail 3 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Мгла
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall.
Exotic Holygrail 3
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Мгла0/2

Exotic Holygrail 32/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exotic Holygrail 3
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Exotic Holygrail 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

МглаWood Moss

Exotic Holygrail 3The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityExotic Holygrail 3

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky88%

leather77%

amber65%

animalic53%

balsamic42%

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

violet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, smoky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseTarVetiverWhite FlowersBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

IrisGuaiac WoodLeatherIncenseVioletOrris RootBourbon VetiverLabdanumJuniperStyraxGurjan balsamTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Exotic Holygrail 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Date 39%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,591

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExotic Holygrail 3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Мгла by Wood Moss is a bold, challenging unisex composition that centers on a heavy, resinous profile. With notes of tar, leather, incense, and guaiac wood, it offers a stark, smoky experience that suits the deepest nights of winter. This is not for those seeking light florals, as it demands an appreciation for dark, …

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Exotic Holygrail 3 by The Dua Brand combines buttery orris root, supple dark leather, and soft incense into an intense Extrait de Parfum. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bergamot and peach before settling into a powdery cloud of violet petals, earthy iris, and warm amber resins. A spicy touch of cumin and s…

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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, Мгла or Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 takes 2 of 2 categories. Мгла is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Exotic Holygrail 3 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Мгла for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall. Choose Exotic Holygrail 3 for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Мгла or Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 lasts longest (Exotic Holygrail 3 90/100, Мгла 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Мгла and Exotic Holygrail 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Vetiver.