Fragrance comparison

Live vs Oud Mystique

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

6 wins

Live

Van Gils

4.4132 votes

Rank #13,484 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Oud Mystique

Jardin Bohème

4.1664 votes

Rank #31,744 MuskyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Live takes 6 of 7 categories.

Live
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Mystique
Choose it for a musky and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Live6/7

Oud Mystique1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiveVan Gils

Oud MystiqueJardin Bohème

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

4.16/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%

Category winnerLiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

45%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerLiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOud Mystique

SillageLive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

leather84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

musky100%

oud92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both oud, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVanilla

Top

Pink PepperCorianderGrapefruit

Heart

PatchouliVetiverJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)White MuskLeather

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Live, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men60

Unisex38

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#31,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Live brings a crisp, masculine edge that balances brisk fruit with deep woods. It kicks off with a bright splash of orange and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses immediately. As the citrus settles, earthy patchouli and dry vetiver step forward, adding clean grit and a grounded tone. The scent finally …

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Oud Mystique by Jardin Bohème hits the skin with a bright, unexpected pop of grapefruit and pink pepper, cutting through the heavy reputation of typical agarwood scents. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness yields to a earthy middle where patchouli and green vetiver steer the blend into dry, herbal territory.…

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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, Live or Oud Mystique?

Live takes 6 of 7 categories. Live is rated 4.41/5 from 32 votes; Oud Mystique is rated 4.16/5 from 64 votes. Choose Live for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Mystique for a musky and oud character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Live or Oud Mystique?

Oud Mystique lasts longest (Oud Mystique 69/100, Live 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Live or Oud Mystique?

Live projects furthest (Live 64/100, Oud Mystique 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Live and Oud Mystique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Live or Oud Mystique better for summer or winter?

For summer, Live is the stronger pick. For winter, Live is the stronger pick. Live suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Live and Oud Mystique?

Live has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Vanilla. Oud Mystique has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Leather.