Fragrance comparison

D'Christian vs Mystere

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,233 ratings analysed

D'Christian

Dévier

4.001 votes

Rank #63,718 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 4 of 4 categories.

D'Christian
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

D'Christian0/4

Mystere4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'ChristianDévier

MystereRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

65%Love

26%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,214 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMystereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SageBlack PepperFig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangTuberoseOrange BlossomOrris Root

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodOakmossCypressPatchouli

Top

GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for D'Christian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night61

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 9%

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Category winnerMystereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'Christian by Dévier balances crisp greenery with creamy florals and deep woods. The first spray delivers a peppery bite of black pepper, dry clary sage, and bitter green fig leaf. It feels fresh yet grounded. Within fifteen minutes, the sharpness softens into a rich heart of tuberose, orange blossom, and powdery orr…

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Mystere by Rochas is a dense, aromatic green chypre built for those who love vintage complexity. It opens with sharp galbanum and bitter coriander before settling into a mossy, cedar-heavy heart. This 1978 creation projects authority and sophistication, feeling most at home during cool autumn evenings or formal office…

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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, D'Christian or Mystere?

Mystere takes 4 of 4 categories. D'Christian is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes. Choose D'Christian for a woody and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, D'Christian or Mystere?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, D'Christian 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Christian or Mystere?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, D'Christian 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Christian and Mystere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Orris Root, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is D'Christian or Mystere better for summer or winter?

D'Christian suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Christian and Mystere?

D'Christian has top notes of Sage, Black Pepper and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Cypress and Patchouli. Mystere has top notes of Galbanum, Coriander, Hiacynth and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Cypress and Styrax.