Fragrance comparison

Ducalis vs Myst

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

Ducalis

Angela Ciampagna

3.61158 votes

Rank #35,304 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Myst

Armaf

3.9538 votes

Rank #27,532 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Myst takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ducalis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.
Myst
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ducalis2/7

Myst5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DucalisAngela Ciampagna

MystArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

3.95/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winnerMystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

158 votes

45%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerMystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDucalis

SillageMyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value33

Category winnerDucalisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaltGeraniumNutmeg

Heart

RoseCedarCyclamenMimosaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base

LeatherMuskPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantNutmeg

Heart

RosePeonyLilyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Rose, Lily and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer100

Fall14

Winter29

Day100

Night22

Category winnerMystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex68

Women16

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,304

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ducalis opens with a sharp flash of salt, green geranium, and dusty nutmeg before settling into dark rose and weathered cedar. The dry-down relies on raw leather, amber, and pale sandalwood to keep the floral notes grounded. It wears best during cool spring mornings or damp rainy days when you want a quiet, structural…

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Armaf Myst is a fruity and floral option that starts with a dark, jammy splash. It leads with tart black currant and blackberry, backed by a warm sprinkle of nutmeg. As it rests on skin, it softens into a breezy bouquet of rose and peony, anchored by a light vanilla base. This scent works well for casual daytime wear …

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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, Ducalis or Myst?

Myst takes 5 of 7 categories. Ducalis is rated 3.61/5 from 158 votes; Myst is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes. Choose Ducalis for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Myst for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ducalis or Myst?

They last about the same: Ducalis 74/100, Myst 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ducalis or Myst?

Myst projects furthest (Myst 68/100, Ducalis 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ducalis and Myst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Rose, Lily and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Ducalis or Myst better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myst is the stronger pick. For winter, Ducalis is the stronger pick. Myst suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ducalis and Myst?

Ducalis has top notes of Salt, Geranium and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Cyclamen and Mimosa, a base of Leather, Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood. Myst has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla and Musk.