Fragrance comparison

Le Fils du Pharmacien vs Mystic Aromatic

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

3 wins

Le Fils du Pharmacien

Atelier Mignon

4.002 votes

Rank #58,886 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Mystic Aromatic

Mugler

3.98269 votes

Rank #13,845 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Fils du Pharmacien takes 3 of 4 categories.

Le Fils du Pharmacien
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mystic Aromatic
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Fils du Pharmacien3/4

Mystic Aromatic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Sillage & projection: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Value for money: Le Fils du Pharmacien
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystic Aromatic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Fils du PharmacienAtelier Mignon

Mystic AromaticMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

3.98/ 5 · 269 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

269 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityLe Fils du Pharmacien

SillageLe Fils du Pharmacien

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value39

Category winnerLe Fils du PharmacienBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

green53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

balsamic65%

herbal48%

amber30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PeppermintLavenderGeraniumRosemaryCloveEucalyptusThymeBitter OrangeSweet OrangeFrankincenseAtlas CedarTexas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Peru BalsamOreganoBasilClary SageThyme

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesThyme. Durations are only published for Mystic Aromatic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,845

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMystic AromaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Fils du Pharmacien by Atelier Mignon opens with a brisk flash of peppermint, eucalyptus, and bitter orange that feels instantly clearing. As the top notes settle, rosemary, thyme, and lavender build an authentic herbal heart grounded in traditional apothecary traditions. The dry down introduces Atlas cedar, Texas c…

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Mugler Mystic Aromatic steps away from sugary gourmands to deliver a vibrant, savory herb garden in a bottle. The first spray releases a brisk crush of sweet basil, culinary oregano, and peppery thyme. It smells green, fresh, and slightly damp, like walking through rows of herbs after a morning rain. As the initial he…

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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, Le Fils du Pharmacien or Mystic Aromatic?

Le Fils du Pharmacien takes 3 of 4 categories. Le Fils du Pharmacien is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mystic Aromatic is rated 3.98/5 from 269 votes. Choose Le Fils du Pharmacien for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mystic Aromatic for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Fils du Pharmacien or Mystic Aromatic?

Le Fils du Pharmacien lasts longest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 80/100, Mystic Aromatic 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Fils du Pharmacien or Mystic Aromatic?

Le Fils du Pharmacien projects furthest (Le Fils du Pharmacien 75/100, Mystic Aromatic 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Fils du Pharmacien and Mystic Aromatic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme.

Is Le Fils du Pharmacien or Mystic Aromatic better for summer or winter?

Le Fils du Pharmacien suits daytime wear; Mystic Aromatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Fils du Pharmacien and Mystic Aromatic?

Le Fils du Pharmacien features Peppermint, Lavender, Geranium, Rosemary and Clove. Mystic Aromatic features Peru Balsam, Oregano, Basil, Clary Sage and Thyme.