Fragrance comparison

Chemystery vs Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chemystery

Ajmal

3.7774 votes

Rank #24,253 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

Caron

4.04205 votes

Rank #12,392 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chemystery takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chemystery
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Chemystery3/5

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chemystery
Sillage & projection: Chemystery
Value for money: Chemystery
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChemysteryAjmal

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%

4.04/ 5 · 205 votes

Category winnerEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

64%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityChemystery

SillageChemystery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value63

Category winnerChemysteryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

vanilla50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitNutmegMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderCypressThyme

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanilleVirginia CedarTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Lemon VerbenaLicoriceBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerNutmegPatchouli

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Vanille. Durations are only published for Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall60

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,253

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,392

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Chemystery is a woody aromatic fougere built around citrus, herbs and soft woods. It opens bright and spicy with grapefruit, mandarin and cardamom, then settles into a clean lavender heart with thyme and cypress. The dry down turns smoother and slightly sweet, with sandalwood, cedar, tonka and a touch of vanilla…

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Eau de Reglisse by Caron takes the brisk bite of a classic French splash and pairs it with herbal anise sweetness. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon verbena, sparkling mandarin orange, and crushed basil. It feels bright and crisp. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles down to expose woody licorice ro…

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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, Chemystery or Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)?

Chemystery takes 3 of 5 categories. Chemystery is rated 3.77/5 from 74 votes; Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) is rated 4.04/5 from 205 votes. Choose Chemystery for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Chemystery or Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)?

Chemystery lasts longest (Chemystery 65/100, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chemystery or Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)?

Projection is very close: Chemystery 62/100, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) 61/100 for sillage.

Do Chemystery and Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Vanille.

Is Chemystery or Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) better for summer or winter?

Chemystery suits daytime wear; Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chemystery and Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)?

Chemystery has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanille and Virginia Cedar. Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Licorice, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Vanille and Musk.