Muttrah vs Bois Mystique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Muttrah takes 3 of 4 categories.
MuttrahChoose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bois MystiqueChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Muttrah3/4
Bois Mystique1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Muttrah
- Sillage & projection
- Muttrah
- Value for money
- Muttrah
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bois Mystique
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MuttrahAAWEDBois MystiqueHoubigantWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%
4.40/ 5 · 437 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
57%Love
30%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
437 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMuttrah
SillageMuttrah
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMuttrahBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
balsamic83%
vanilla65%
smoky48%
warm spicy30%
woody100%
amber92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and smoky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseBlack PepperPink PepperBergamot
Heart
LabdanumCashmere WoodSpicy NotesPepperRose
Base
AmberVanillaMyrrhFrankincenseOudMusk
Top15-30 mins
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris
Base5-7+ hrs
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
InformationalShared notesIncense, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter75
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter95
Day100
Night84
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#42,929
PerfumerShadi Samra
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,395
PerfumerLuca Maffei
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBois MystiqueHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMuttrah by AAWED opens with bright bergamot cut by pink and black pepper, then quickly turns smoky and resinous as incense thickens the air. The heart brings labdanum’s warm amber glow, a soft rose note, and a smooth, woody cashmere feel. In the dry-down, expect an ambery, balsamic base with vanilla sweetness, myrrh, …
Reviews →The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…
Reviews →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, Muttrah or Bois Mystique?
Muttrah takes 3 of 4 categories. Muttrah is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes. Choose Muttrah for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Muttrah or Bois Mystique?
Muttrah lasts longest (Muttrah 90/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Muttrah or Bois Mystique?
Muttrah projects furthest (Muttrah 88/100, Bois Mystique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Muttrah and Bois Mystique smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot.
Is Muttrah or Bois Mystique better for summer or winter?
Muttrah suits evening wear; Bois Mystique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Muttrah and Bois Mystique?
Muttrah has top notes of Incense, Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Cashmere Wood, Spicy Notes and Pepper, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Myrrh and Frankincense. Bois Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood.
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