Fragrance comparison

Elysée vs Mysteriously No 1

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,125 ratings analysed

4 wins

Elysée

O Boticário · 1997

4.761,092 votes

Rank #23,488 FloralWoody

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,340 AmberCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysée takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elysée
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elysée4/7

Mysteriously No 12/7

Ratings & consensus: Elysée
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Elysée
Sillage & projection: Elysée
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysée

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElyséeO Boticário

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.76/ 5 · 1,092 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

Category winnerElyséeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

1,092 votes

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityElysée

SillageElysée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberTexas CedarIrisBenzoinTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Apple and Rose. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,488

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier

Launched1997

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,340

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerElyséeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elysée by O Boticário greets the senses with a rich blend of juicy dark plum, sweet peach nectar, and powdery violet petals. At its heart, velvety Moroccan rose and rich peony unfold to create a full-bodied floral bouquet that feels smooth and comforting. The scent gradually rests on a warm base of golden amber, cream…

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Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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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, Elysée or Mysteriously No 1?

Elysée takes 4 of 7 categories. Elysée is rated 4.76/5 from 1,092 votes; Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose Elysée for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elysée or Mysteriously No 1?

Elysée lasts longest (Elysée 72/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elysée or Mysteriously No 1?

Elysée projects furthest (Elysée 63/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elysée and Mysteriously No 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Apple and Rose.

Is Elysée or Mysteriously No 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. For winter, Elysée is the stronger pick. Elysée suits evening wear; Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elysée and Mysteriously No 1?

Elysée has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, Floral Notes, Peony and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.