Fragrance comparison

Explicite vs Myst

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 693 ratings analysed

3 wins

Explicite

Ex Nihilo

3.87655 votes

Rank #29,023 FloralSweet

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Myst

Armaf

3.9538 votes

Rank #27,354 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explicite takes 3 of 7 categories.

Explicite
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Myst
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Explicite3/7

Myst1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExpliciteEx Nihilo

MystArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 655 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

Category winnerExpliciteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

32%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

655 votes

45%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageExplicite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PralinePeonyLilyPetalia

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantNutmeg

Heart

RosePeonyLilyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Peony, Lily and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Explicite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night93

Spring29

Summer100

Fall14

Winter29

Day100

Night22

Category winnerExpliciteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex27

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,023

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ex Nihilo Explicite opens with a vibrant spark of pink pepper and freshly grated nutmeg, cutting through a warm, pillowy bouquet of pink peony and lily petals. At its center lies an addictive, buttery praline note that melts gradually into rich sandalwood, golden amber, and soft vanilla bourbon. It smells like a luxur…

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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, Explicite or Myst?

Explicite takes 3 of 7 categories. Explicite is rated 3.87/5 from 655 votes; Myst is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes. Choose Explicite for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Myst for a fruity and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Explicite or Myst?

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

Which projects more, Explicite or Myst?

Projection is very close: Explicite 69/100, Myst 68/100 for sillage.

Do Explicite and Myst smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Peony, Lily and Vanilla.

Is Explicite or Myst better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myst is the stronger pick. For winter, Explicite is the stronger pick. Explicite suits day or night wear; Myst suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Explicite and Myst?

Explicite has top notes of Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Praline, Peony, Lily and Petalia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. 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.