Fragrance comparison

Ghazal vs Mistrau

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ghazal

Blend Oud

3.8657 votes

Rank #19,434 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Mistrau

Provence & Nature

3.502 votes

Rank #69,990 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghazal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ghazal
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mistrau
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ghazal3/4

Mistrau1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhazalBlend Oud

MistrauProvence & Nature

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 44%Had 23%Want 33%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

37%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityGhazal

SillageGhazal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMistrauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

RaspberryFreesiaJasminePeonyLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotExotic FruitsPlumRaspberry

Heart2-3 hrs

FreesiaLily-of-the-ValleySandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanillaCaramel

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Raspberry and Freesia. Durations are only published for Mistrau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall47

Winter53

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex23

Women73

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#69,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhazalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghazal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a cool floral heart of peony, freesia, and tart raspberry. The base rests on soft sandalwood and clean musk. It wears best on warm spring days, offering a light, airy presence for office environments or casual weekend brunches.

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Mistrau by Provence & Nature brings a bright, sunlit burst of sweet fruit and gentle florals that feels immediately refreshing. The opening pops with juicy mandarin orange, tart raspberry, and ripe plum, cutting through the air with an upbeat, cheerful sweetness. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, clean lily-of-th…

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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, Ghazal or Mistrau?

Ghazal takes 3 of 4 categories. Ghazal is rated 3.86/5 from 57 votes; Mistrau is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Ghazal for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mistrau for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ghazal or Mistrau?

Ghazal lasts longest (Ghazal 70/100, Mistrau 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghazal or Mistrau?

Ghazal projects furthest (Ghazal 63/100, Mistrau 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghazal and Mistrau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Raspberry and Freesia.

Is Ghazal or Mistrau better for summer or winter?

Ghazal suits daytime wear; Mistrau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghazal and Mistrau?

Ghazal has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Freesia, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Mistrau has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Exotic Fruits and Plum, heart notes of Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood, a base of White Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.