Fragrance comparison

CIN4 vs Mystery & Excellence

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

3 wins

CIN4

Bepolar

3.8529 votes

Rank #22,498 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Mystery & Excellence

Linn Young

3.8976 votes

Rank #27,559 SweetPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CIN4 takes 3 of 5 categories.

CIN4
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mystery & Excellence
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

CIN43/5

Mystery & Excellence2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mystery & Excellence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: CIN4
Sillage & projection: CIN4
Value for money: Mystery & Excellence
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CIN4

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CIN4Bepolar

Mystery & ExcellenceLinn Young

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 35%Had 24%Want 42%

3.89/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 24%Had 22%Want 55%

Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

33%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCIN4

SillageCIN4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMystery & ExcellenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral91%

anis83%

soft spicy74%

fruity65%

fresh spicy56%

sweet100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

anis77%

vanilla69%

violet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, anis and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black ElderTangerinePineapple

Heart

AniseVioletPink Pepper

Base

JuniperBay LeafTobacco

Top

AniseVioletIvyLemonPineappleMahogany

Heart

LicoriceIrisJasmineVetiverAmaryllisLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAlmondWhite MuskChocolateHeliotropeTobacco

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Anise, Violet and Tobacco. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex75

Women13

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,498

PerfumerAngelo Orazio Pregoni

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#27,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCIN4Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CIN4 by Bepolar is a bold, artistic floral fragrance featuring a distinct pineapple and black elder opening. Its middle notes of anise and violet transition into a complex, woody tobacco base, creating a scent profile that defies traditional expectations. This unisex creation suits those who appreciate niche, eccentri…

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Linn Young Mystery & Excellence opens with an immediate blast of star anise and powdery violet, settled over dark ivy. As it dries down on skin during cold autumn evenings, a syrupy licorice heart mixes with vanilla, tonka bean, and almond. The dark gourmand trail stays sweet, cozy, and distinctly warm for casual wint…

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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, CIN4 or Mystery & Excellence?

CIN4 takes 3 of 5 categories. CIN4 is rated 3.85/5 from 29 votes; Mystery & Excellence is rated 3.89/5 from 76 votes. Choose CIN4 for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mystery & Excellence for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CIN4 or Mystery & Excellence?

CIN4 lasts longest (CIN4 74/100, Mystery & Excellence 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CIN4 or Mystery & Excellence?

CIN4 projects furthest (CIN4 65/100, Mystery & Excellence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CIN4 and Mystery & Excellence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, anis and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Anise, Violet and Tobacco.

Is CIN4 or Mystery & Excellence better for summer or winter?

CIN4 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CIN4 and Mystery & Excellence?

CIN4 has top notes of Black Elder, Tangerine and Pineapple, heart notes of Anise, Violet and Pink Pepper, a base of Juniper, Bay Leaf and Tobacco. Mystery & Excellence has top notes of Anise, Violet, Ivy and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Iris, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Almond and White Musk.