Fragrance comparison

Liz Claiborne vs Mystic

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 633 ratings analysed

Liz Claiborne

3.75623 votes

Rank #2,809 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mystic

Marilyn Miglin

4.1010 votes

Rank #43,364 AromaticIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Liz Claiborne
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mystic
Choose it for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liz Claiborne1/4

Mystic3/4

Ratings & consensus: Mystic
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystic
Sillage & projection: Mystic
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Liz Claiborne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Liz ClaiborneLiz Claiborne

MysticMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 623 votes

Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerMysticRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

623 votes

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMystic

SillageMystic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

aromatic100%

iris92%

fresh84%

herbal77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet

Base

OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber

Notes

MarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyIrisNarcissusPatchouliApricotSandalwoodJasmineLilyVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Lily, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Mystic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,809

PerfumerNicholas Calderone

Launched—

Reviews134

Overall rank#43,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …

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Mystic by Marilyn Miglin brings forward a sharp, old-school green floral character with an unmistakable bite. The scent introduces itself through a punchy apricot note combined with bitter, herbal marigold and a crisp burst of lily-of-the-valley. As the sharp opening calms down, a powdery iris note emerges alongside n…

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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, Liz Claiborne or Mystic?

Mystic takes 3 of 4 categories. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; Mystic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mystic for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liz Claiborne or Mystic?

Mystic lasts longest (Mystic 93/100, Liz Claiborne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liz Claiborne or Mystic?

Mystic projects furthest (Mystic 78/100, Liz Claiborne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liz Claiborne and Mystic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and green accords. Common notes include Marigold, Lily, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Liz Claiborne or Mystic better for summer or winter?

Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liz Claiborne and Mystic?

Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Mystic features Marigold, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Narcissus and Patchouli.