Fragrance comparison

Mistica vs Fabulous

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mistica

Just Jack

4.176 votes

Rank #43,914 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Fabulous

Mark Des Vince

4.1811 votes

Rank #37,686 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mistica takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mistica
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fabulous
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mistica3/4

Fabulous1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MisticaJust Jack

FabulousMark Des Vince

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMistica

SillageMistica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMisticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

white floral84%

floral77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

musky83%

fruity65%

floral48%

animalic30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White FlowersPeonyBergamot

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

PatchouliWoody Notes

Top30 to 45 minutes

HoneysuckleTangerineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineWhite FlowersTiare FlowerPeony

Base3 to 5 hours

VelvetWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Peony, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Fabulous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer86

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,686

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerFabulousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mistica by Just Jack opens with a crisp burst of bergamot paired with white flowers. Designed as an affordable daily wearer, this woody chypre settles into a heart of jasmine and rose before drying down to earthy patchouli. It makes for an excellent spring daytime signature, projecting a clean yet grounded aura that w…

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Fabulous by Mark Des Vince is a bright, feminine floral perfume built around lush white floral blossoms and soft woods. The scent opens with a lively blend of sweet honeysuckle, juicy tangerine, and fresh rose petals. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of jasmine, tiare flower,…

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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, Mistica or Fabulous?

Mistica takes 3 of 4 categories. Mistica is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Fabulous is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mistica for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fabulous for a white floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mistica or Fabulous?

Mistica lasts longest (Mistica 75/100, Fabulous 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mistica or Fabulous?

Mistica projects furthest (Mistica 75/100, Fabulous 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mistica and Fabulous smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Peony, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Mistica or Fabulous better for summer or winter?

Mistica suits daytime wear; Fabulous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mistica and Fabulous?

Mistica has top notes of White Flowers, Peony and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Woody Notes. Fabulous has top notes of Honeysuckle, Tangerine and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Tiare Flower and Peony, a base of Velvet, Woody Notes and Musk.