Fragrance comparison

Deep Down vs Mystère #29

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Deep Down

Sisology

3.5321 votes

Rank #45,881 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mystère #29

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3622 votes

Rank #20,530 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystère #29 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Deep Down
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mystère #29
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Deep Down1/5

Mystère #294/5

Ratings & consensus: Deep Down
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystère #29
Sillage & projection: Mystère #29
Value for money: Mystère #29
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystère #29

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Deep DownSisology

Mystère #29Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

Category winnerDeep DownRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

27%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityMystère #29

SillageMystère #29

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMystère #29Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

musky56%

green100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FigBay LeafBergamotNutmeg

Heart

CedarwoodVetiverMusk

Base

VanillaSandalwood

Notes

Black TeaFigVetiverHayBergamotBay LeafMuskCedarTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men38

Unisex54

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,881

PerfumerJoelle Lerioux Patris

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerMystère #29Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deep Down reads as a dry, woody fig scent with a spicy green lift rather than a sugary fruity style. Fig, bay leaf, bergamot and nutmeg give it a crisp opening, then cedarwood, vetiver and musk keep it airy, powdery and quietly aromatic, with vanilla and sandalwood smoothing the base. It looks best suited to someone w…

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Mystere #29 is a green, woody tea scent with fig, hay and tobacco giving it a dry, slightly sweet edge. It opens bright and aromatic, then settles into something softer, earthier and more textured on skin. If you like tea fragrances with a natural, leafy feel rather than a sugary one, this is easy to sample. It usuall…

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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, Deep Down or Mystère #29?

Mystère #29 takes 4 of 5 categories. Deep Down is rated 3.53/5 from 21 votes; Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes. Choose Deep Down for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Deep Down or Mystère #29?

Mystère #29 lasts longest (Mystère #29 63/100, Deep Down 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Deep Down or Mystère #29?

Mystère #29 projects furthest (Mystère #29 48/100, Deep Down 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Deep Down and Mystère #29 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is Deep Down or Mystère #29 better for summer or winter?

Deep Down suits evening wear; Mystère #29 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Deep Down and Mystère #29?

Deep Down has top notes of Fig, Bay Leaf, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot.