Fragrance comparison

Misqaal vs Mysteriously No 1

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

4 wins

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #17,631 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Mysteriously No 1

Marc Cain

3.7933 votes

Rank #27,353 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Misqaal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mysteriously No 1
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Misqaal4/7

Mysteriously No 13/7

Ratings & consensus: Misqaal
Community sentiment: Mysteriously No 1
Longevity: Misqaal
Sillage & projection: Misqaal
Value for money: Mysteriously No 1
Versatility: Mysteriously No 1
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Misqaal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MisqaalTola

Mysteriously No 1Marc Cain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

3.79/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 50%Had 33%Want 17%

Category winnerMisqaalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

21%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

amber100%

citrus92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

Top15-30 mins

AppleMarigoldMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseCinnamonVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinIncenseVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night41

Category winnerMysteriously No 1Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

Men7

Unisex29

Women64

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,631

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,353

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…

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Marc Cain Mysteriously No 1 delivers a crisp, spiced warmth that catches you off guard. The first spray releases tart green apple, bitter marigold, and bright Sicilian bergamot with a brief flash of alcohol. That initial sharpness passes within minutes. Soon, spicy cinnamon bark, velvety rose, and earthy vetiver emerg…

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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, Misqaal or Mysteriously No 1?

Misqaal takes 4 of 7 categories. Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes; Mysteriously No 1 is rated 3.79/5 from 33 votes. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mysteriously No 1 for a amber and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Misqaal or Mysteriously No 1?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Mysteriously No 1 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Misqaal or Mysteriously No 1?

Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Mysteriously No 1 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Misqaal and Mysteriously No 1 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cinnamon.

Is Misqaal or Mysteriously No 1 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Misqaal is the stronger pick. For winter, Mysteriously No 1 is the stronger pick. Misqaal suits daytime wear; Mysteriously No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Misqaal and Mysteriously No 1?

Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud). Mysteriously No 1 has top notes of Apple, Marigold, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Cinnamon and Vetiver, a base of Benzoin, Incense, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.