Fragrance comparison

Forest Oud vs Mystic

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Forest Oud

The Dua Brand

3.0336 votes

Rank #29,159 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mystic

Regalien

3.99112 votes

Rank #4,785 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic takes 4 of 6 categories.

Forest Oud
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mystic
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Forest Oud2/6

Mystic4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Forest OudThe Dua Brand

MysticRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 71%

3.99/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerMysticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

61%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

51%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerMysticMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageForest Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

conifer60%

fresh50%

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

herbal50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine needlesGrass

Heart

Palisander Rosewood

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Cedar NeedlesSagePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

LavenderPepper

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaGurjan balsamTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Spring90

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerForest OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men51

Unisex46

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,159

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,785

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerMysticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forest Oud opens with a brisk hit of pine needles and cut grass, then settles into a greener, woodier dry-down with amber warmth and a restrained oud touch. It reads fresher and more herbal than many oud scents. This is a unisex fragrance for people who want a coniferous, outdoorsy style with strong projection. Sampli…

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Mystic by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Mystic was launched in 2018. Mystic was created by MG Gulcicek and Firmenich. Top notes are Cedar Needles, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender and Pepper; base notes are Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla, Gurjan balsam, Ton…

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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, Forest Oud or Mystic?

Mystic takes 4 of 6 categories. Forest Oud is rated 3.03/5 from 36 votes; Mystic is rated 3.99/5 from 112 votes. Choose Forest Oud for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mystic for a woody and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Forest Oud or Mystic?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 84/100, Forest Oud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Forest Oud or Mystic?

Projection is very close: Forest Oud 77/100, Mystic 75/100 for sillage.

Do Forest Oud and Mystic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Forest Oud or Mystic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forest Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystic is the stronger pick. Forest Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Forest Oud and Mystic?

Forest Oud has top notes of Pine needles and Grass, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud). Mystic has top notes of Cedar Needles, Sage, Palisander Rosewood and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Vanilla and Gurjan balsam.