Fragrance comparison

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets vs Refocus

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets

Mugler

3.96201 votes

Rank #14,838 AldehydicPatchouli

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Refocus

M.INT

3.0459 votes

Rank #29,148 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets
Choose it for a aldehydic and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Refocus
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets4/7

Refocus3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets
Community sentiment: Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets
Longevity: Refocus
Sillage & projection: Refocus
Value for money: Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets
Versatility: Refocus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des SecretsMugler

RefocusM.INT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.04/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 37%Had 24%Want 39%

Category winnerMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des SecretsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

201 votes

33%Love

17%Like

4%Ok

31%Dislike

15%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des SecretsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityRefocus

SillageRefocus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des SecretsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

fresh77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

musky100%

amber92%

aldehydic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aldehydic, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Aldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8 hrs

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Top

AldehydesIncense

Heart

PatchouliGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

MuskLabdanumSuedeSandalwood

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day100

Night39

Spring50

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day83

Night100

Category winnerRefocusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

Men58

Unisex37

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,838

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#29,148

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des SecretsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets by Mugler strips away the loud gourmand chaos of classic Mugler releases to reveal a chilled, crystalline study in clean textures. A sharp, fizzing burst of aldehydes explodes on initial spray, delivering the crisp sensation of iced sparkling water or vintage French bath s…

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Refocus by M.INT is a woody, aldehydic fragrance that bridges the gap between cold, metallic air and deep, resinous woods. Launched in 2016 by Fabrice Pellegrin, this scent focuses on a juxtaposition of bright, sharp aldehydes and a smoky, persistent incense base. It is a striking, unisex choice for those who prefer i…

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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, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets or Refocus?

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets takes 4 of 7 categories. Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets is rated 3.96/5 from 201 votes; Refocus is rated 3.04/5 from 59 votes. Choose Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets for a aldehydic and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Refocus for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets or Refocus?

Refocus lasts longest (Refocus 72/100, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets or Refocus?

Refocus projects furthest (Refocus 62/100, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets and Refocus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aldehydic, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets or Refocus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Refocus is the stronger pick. For winter, Refocus is the stronger pick. Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets suits daytime wear; Refocus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets and Refocus?

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk. Refocus has top notes of Aldehydes and Incense, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Suede and Sandalwood.