Fragrance comparison

Jubilation XXV Man vs Mystery Woman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 6,511 ratings analysed

Jubilation XXV Man

Amouage

4.396,505 votes

Rank #23,197 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mystery Woman

CFFC Fragrances

4.506 votes

Rank #35,736 Soft SpicyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystery Woman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Jubilation XXV Man
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mystery Woman
Choose it for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jubilation XXV Man1/4

Mystery Woman3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystery Woman
Sillage & projection: Mystery Woman
Value for money: Mystery Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jubilation XXV Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Jubilation XXV ManAmouage

Mystery WomanCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 6,505 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 3%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

6,505 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMystery Woman

SillageMystery Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMystery WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

soft spicy100%

anis92%

sweet84%

floral77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryOlibanumLabdanumOrangeCorianderTarragon

Heart

HoneyGuaiac WoodCinnamonCloveBay LeafRoseOrchidCelery Seeds

Base

OpoponaxAgarwood (Oud)MyrrhPatchouliAmbergrisMuskCedarImmortelle

Top20-30 mins

Star AniseLicoriceAlmondGrapesRed Apple

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaTarragonRoseJasmineLilac

Base6-8+ hrs

HoneyPatchouliAmberSandalwoodBlackberryMyrrhMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Tarragon, Honey and Rose. Durations are only published for Mystery Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women1

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,197

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,736

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJubilation XXV ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amouage Jubilation XXV Man opens with a rich burst of blackberry and frankincense. It transitions into a warm honeyed heart before settling into a resinous base of myrrh and patchouli. This dark, dried-fruit scent fits formal winter evenings and cool autumn days.

Reviews →

Mystery Woman by CFFC Fragrances hits skin with an immediate, spicy punch of star anise and black licorice. The initial spray feels sharp. Alcohol lifts quickly over ninety seconds, letting crushed red apple and sweet almond round out the dark herbal bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into velvet ma…

Reviews →

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, Jubilation XXV Man or Mystery Woman?

Mystery Woman takes 3 of 4 categories. Jubilation XXV Man is rated 4.39/5 from 6,505 votes; Mystery Woman is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Jubilation XXV Man for a amber and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mystery Woman for a soft spicy and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jubilation XXV Man or Mystery Woman?

Mystery Woman lasts longest (Mystery Woman 80/100, Jubilation XXV Man 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jubilation XXV Man or Mystery Woman?

Mystery Woman projects furthest (Mystery Woman 75/100, Jubilation XXV Man 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jubilation XXV Man and Mystery Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Tarragon, Honey and Rose.

Is Jubilation XXV Man or Mystery Woman better for summer or winter?

Mystery Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jubilation XXV Man and Mystery Woman?

Jubilation XXV Man has top notes of Blackberry, Olibanum, Labdanum and Orange, heart notes of Honey, Guaiac Wood, Cinnamon and Clove, a base of Opoponax, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Patchouli. Mystery Woman has top notes of Star Anise, Licorice, Almond and Grapes, heart notes of Magnolia, Tarragon, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Honey, Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.