Fragrance comparison

El Yunque vs Mythic

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

El Yunque

DeskLab Parfums

4.673 votes

Rank #40,090 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mythic

Castelbajac

3.9212 votes

Rank #51,567 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

El Yunque
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mythic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

El Yunque2/5

Mythic2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

El YunqueDeskLab Parfums

MythicCastelbajac

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 12%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMythic

SillageMythic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerEl YunqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

lavender65%

marine56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyWhite Ginger LilyGreen NotesPatchouliVetiverGeosminResinsCedarMossBalsam FirRiver Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Cedar LeavesBergamotLavenderPink PepperCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

Marine notesLily of the ValleyMelon

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberwoodSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanMossTobacco

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer55

Fall82

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 30%Date 18%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex0

Women8

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,090

PerfumerÁngel Ríos

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEl YunqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DeskLab Parfums captures the raw atmosphere of Puerto Rico's tropical rainforest in El Yunque. You get an immediate splash of rushing river notes, wet river stones, and earthy geosmin that smells like fresh rain falling on warm soil. The air feels cool and humid. Crisp green leaves and creamy white ginger lily bloom a…

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Castelbajac Mythic is a crisp, outdoorsy woody aromatic cologne that opens with an energetic burst of crushed cypress, sharp bergamot, and peppery cedar leaves. Within minutes, a breezy marine accord and juicy melon roll in, softening the brisk pine needles with a clean, aquatic freshness reminiscent of a coastal pine…

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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, El Yunque or Mythic?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. El Yunque is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Mythic is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose El Yunque for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mythic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, El Yunque or Mythic?

Mythic lasts longest (Mythic 73/100, El Yunque 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, El Yunque or Mythic?

Mythic projects furthest (Mythic 67/100, El Yunque 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do El Yunque and Mythic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is El Yunque or Mythic better for summer or winter?

El Yunque suits daytime wear; Mythic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in El Yunque and Mythic?

El Yunque features Lily of the Valley, White Ginger Lily, Green Notes, Patchouli and Vetiver. Mythic has top notes of Cedar Leaves, Bergamot, Lavender and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Marine notes, Lily of the Valley and Melon, a base of Cedar, Amberwood, Sandalwood and Vetiver.