Le Mysterieux vs Or de Calambac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Le Mysterieux takes 3 of 5 categories.
Le MysterieuxChoose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Or de CalambacChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Le Mysterieux3/5
Or de Calambac2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Or de Calambac
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Le Mysterieux
- Sillage & projection
- Le Mysterieux
- Value for money
- Le Mysterieux
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Or de Calambac
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Le MysterieuxNejmaOr de CalambacChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%
4.07/ 5 · 169 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerOr de CalambacRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
60%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
41%Love
35%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
169 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLe Mysterieux
SillageLe Mysterieux
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLe MysterieuxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
amber92%
tobacco84%
warm spicy77%
oud69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
oud77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LabdanumStar AnisePearMandarin OrangeCaramel
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Cacao PodImmortelleDamask Rose
Base
Tonka BeanTobacco LeafSuedeVetiver
Top15-30 mins
Star AnisePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper
Base6-8+ hrs
Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Star Anise, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring44
Summer36
Fall94
Winter100
Day100
Night96
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#22,318
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#10,893
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched2019
Reviews14
Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLe Mysterieux opens dark and sweet, with star anise, cocoa, pear and a soft caramel glow over labdanum. The heart brings oud, rose and immortelle, while tonka, tobacco, suede and vetiver give it a smooth, resinous finish. It reads warm, spiced and slightly smoky rather than fresh. This is the kind of unisex scent that…
Reviews →Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Le Mysterieux or Or de Calambac?
Le Mysterieux takes 3 of 5 categories. Le Mysterieux is rated 3.91/5 from 25 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Le Mysterieux for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Le Mysterieux or Or de Calambac?
Le Mysterieux lasts longest (Le Mysterieux 78/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Le Mysterieux or Or de Calambac?
Le Mysterieux projects furthest (Le Mysterieux 63/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Le Mysterieux and Or de Calambac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Star Anise, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean.
Is Le Mysterieux or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?
Le Mysterieux suits day or night wear; Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Le Mysterieux and Or de Calambac?
Le Mysterieux has top notes of Labdanum, Star Anise, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cacao Pod, Immortelle and Damask Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Tobacco Leaf, Suede and Vetiver. Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).
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