Fragrance comparison

Hydra Science vs Mysterieuse

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Hydra Science

Judith Williams

4.001 votes

Rank #61,132 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mysterieuse

Guli

1.899 votes

Rank #68,012 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mysterieuse takes 2 of 3 categories.

Hydra Science
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mysterieuse
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hydra Science1/3

Mysterieuse2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hydra ScienceJudith Williams

MysterieuseGuli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

1.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 3%Had 6%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

89%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate22

Category winners

LongevityMysterieuse

SillageMysterieuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

yellow floral69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationReseda

Heart

TuberoseCyclamenHoneysuckleMoroccan RoseSea Notes

Base

White Cedar ExtractMusk

Top20-30 mins

CarnationSaffronCorianderBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

Indian JasmineMoroccan RoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangLily

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Honeysuckle, Moroccan Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Mysterieuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night77

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 33%Casual 28%Work 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,012

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerHydra ScienceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hydra Science is a floral aquatic fragrance that anchors traditional white flowers in a wash of sea notes. Launched in 2016, it centers on the pairing of tuberose and carnation, finished with a crisp white cedar base. This scent is well-suited for warm spring days when you want something clean and slightly powdery for…

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Mysterieuse by Guli offers a distinct mix of spicy florals and dry woods that feels surprisingly vintage. The opening pairs peppery carnation and golden saffron with a tart shot of dark black currant. It is crisp, slightly pungent, and completely unapologetic. Within twenty minutes, creamy Indian jasmine and lush Moro…

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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, Hydra Science or Mysterieuse?

Mysterieuse takes 2 of 3 categories. Hydra Science is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Mysterieuse is rated 1.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Hydra Science for a woody and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mysterieuse for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hydra Science or Mysterieuse?

Mysterieuse lasts longest (Mysterieuse 44/100, Hydra Science 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hydra Science or Mysterieuse?

Mysterieuse projects furthest (Mysterieuse 48/100, Hydra Science 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hydra Science and Mysterieuse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Honeysuckle, Moroccan Rose and Musk.

Is Hydra Science or Mysterieuse better for summer or winter?

Hydra Science suits daytime wear; Mysterieuse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hydra Science and Mysterieuse?

Hydra Science has top notes of Carnation and Reseda, heart notes of Tuberose, Cyclamen, Honeysuckle and Moroccan Rose, a base of White Cedar Extract and Musk. Mysterieuse has top notes of Carnation, Saffron, Coriander and Black Currant, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Moroccan Rose, Honeysuckle and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.