Fragrance comparison

Chimère vs Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 245 ratings analysed

Chimère

Prince Matchabelli

4.3622 votes

Rank #22,102 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Rochas

3.60223 votes

Rank #8,591 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère takes 4 of 5 categories.

Chimère
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Chimère1/5

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère4/5

Ratings & consensus: Chimère
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Sillage & projection: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Value for money: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChimèrePrince Matchabelli

Secret de Rochas Oud MystèreRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 43%Had 21%Want 36%

3.60/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerChimèreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

25%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySecret de Rochas Oud Mystère

SillageSecret de Rochas Oud Mystère

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value72

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

patchouli80%

warm spicy70%

rose60%

fresh50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

patchouli61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woodsy NotesPatchouliRoseLily-of-the-ValleySpicesJasmineGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)SaffronWoodsy NotesOlibanumSpicesPatchouliGardenia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose and Spices. Durations are only published for Chimère, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day33

Night100

Spring62

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex31

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#8,591

PerfumerJean-Michel Duriez

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerSecret de Rochas Oud MystèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chimère by Prince Matchabelli is a vintage chypre floral cologne originally introduced in 1980. Built around rich woodsy notes, crisp gardenia, heady jasmine, and earthy patchouli, it delivers an unmistakably classic profile. The initial spray brings a burst of white floral brightness with lily-of-the-valley and sweet…

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Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is an oriental floral designed for those who appreciate a gentle, rounded take on traditional oud. It opens with a bright spark before settling into a soft rose and woody heart. This fragrance shines best as an understated signature scent for daytime wear in temperate seasons, offering a g…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chimère or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère takes 4 of 5 categories. Chimère is rated 4.36/5 from 22 votes; Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère is rated 3.60/5 from 223 votes. Choose Chimère for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chimère or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère lasts longest (Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 63/100, Chimère 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chimère or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère projects furthest (Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère 62/100, Chimère 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chimère and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose and Spices.

Is Chimère or Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère better for summer or winter?

Chimère suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chimère and Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère?

Chimère features Woodsy Notes, Patchouli, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Spices. Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère features Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Woodsy Notes and Olibanum.