Fragrance comparison

HC5 Madera Oud vs Mystic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

HC5 Madera Oud

Perfumérica

4.3537 votes

Rank #26,542 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mystic

Regalien

3.99112 votes

Rank #5,371 WoodyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic takes 4 of 7 categories.

HC5 Madera Oud
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Mystic
Choose it for a woody and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

HC5 Madera Oud3/7

Mystic4/7

Ratings & consensus: HC5 Madera Oud
Community sentiment: HC5 Madera Oud
Longevity: Mystic
Sillage & projection: Mystic
Value for money: HC5 Madera Oud
Versatility: Mystic
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HC5 Madera OudPerfumérica

MysticRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 73%Had 4%Want 23%

3.99/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerHC5 Madera OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

41%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

51%Love

28%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerHC5 Madera OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value58

Category winnerHC5 Madera OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

warm spicy50%

woody100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

herbal50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemon

Heart

SandalwoodPalisander RosewoodGurjan balsam

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBourbon Vetiver

Top

Cedar NeedlesSagePalisander RosewoodBergamot

Heart

LavenderPepper

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanillaGurjan balsamTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood and Gurjan balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring90

Summer36

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMysticMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men51

Unisex46

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,542

PerfumerJosé Alejandro Palafox Padilla

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#5,371

PerfumerFirmenich, MG Gulcicek

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerMysticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HC5 Madera Oud opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and lemon before transitioning into a warm heart of sandalwood, palisander rosewood, and resinous gurjan balsam. As it rests on skin, dark agarwood pairs with smooth bourbon vetiver and a quiet trace of vanilla to soften the timber edges. The result is a clean, acces…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, HC5 Madera Oud or Mystic?

Mystic takes 4 of 7 categories. HC5 Madera Oud is rated 4.35/5 from 37 votes; Mystic is rated 3.99/5 from 112 votes. Choose HC5 Madera Oud for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Mystic for a woody and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, HC5 Madera Oud or Mystic?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 84/100, HC5 Madera Oud 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HC5 Madera Oud or Mystic?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 75/100, HC5 Madera Oud 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HC5 Madera Oud and Mystic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood and Gurjan balsam.

Is HC5 Madera Oud or Mystic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystic is the stronger pick. For winter, HC5 Madera Oud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HC5 Madera Oud and Mystic?

HC5 Madera Oud has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood and Gurjan balsam, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Bourbon Vetiver. 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.