Fragrance comparison

Myrrhe Mystère vs The Woods Beginning

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,018 ratings analysed

4 wins

Myrrhe Mystère

Tom Ford

3.871,002 votes

Rank #28,225 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

The Woods Beginning

Brooklyn Soap Company

3.8816 votes

Rank #41,826 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Myrrhe Mystère takes 4 of 5 categories.

Myrrhe Mystère
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Woods Beginning
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Myrrhe Mystère4/5

The Woods Beginning1/5

Ratings & consensus: Myrrhe Mystère
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Myrrhe Mystère
Sillage & projection: Myrrhe Mystère
Value for money: The Woods Beginning
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Myrrhe Mystère

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Myrrhe MystèreTom Ford

The Woods BeginningBrooklyn Soap Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,002 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerMyrrhe MystèreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

1,002 votes

44%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMyrrhe Mystère

SillageMyrrhe Mystère

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value67

Category winnerThe Woods BeginningBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

balsamic77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

amber100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

warm spicy70%

sweet60%

bitter50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MyrrhVanillaSandalwoodMuskLeatherAbsintheJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MyrrhMandarin OrangeAbsintheAmberNutmegMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Musk and Absinthe. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall93

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men53

Unisex40

Women8

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,225

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,826

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMyrrhe MystèreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Myrrhe Mystère by Tom Ford presents a warm, resinous cloud of myrrh essence that immediately wraps you in a quiet, meditative atmosphere. As the scent settles on skin, the raw, earthy qualities of myrrh resinoid absolute soften into a smooth base of sandalwood and vanilla notes. It is a dry, semi-sweet fragrance that …

Reviews →

Brooklyn Soap Company debuts its fragrance line with a dry, herbaceous wood blend. Mark Buxton frames this scent around bitter absinthe, fresh mandarin, and warm nutmeg, settling into a skin-hugging musk base. It offers a rugged, clean profile designed for men seeking a modern, aromatic green cologne for crisp autumn …

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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, Myrrhe Mystère or The Woods Beginning?

Myrrhe Mystère takes 4 of 5 categories. Myrrhe Mystère is rated 3.87/5 from 1,002 votes; The Woods Beginning is rated 3.88/5 from 16 votes. Choose Myrrhe Mystère for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The Woods Beginning for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Myrrhe Mystère or The Woods Beginning?

Myrrhe Mystère lasts longest (Myrrhe Mystère 68/100, The Woods Beginning 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Myrrhe Mystère or The Woods Beginning?

Myrrhe Mystère projects furthest (Myrrhe Mystère 54/100, The Woods Beginning 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myrrhe Mystère and The Woods Beginning smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Musk and Absinthe.

Is Myrrhe Mystère or The Woods Beginning better for summer or winter?

The Woods Beginning suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Myrrhe Mystère and The Woods Beginning?

Myrrhe Mystère features Myrrh, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Leather. The Woods Beginning features Myrrh, Mandarin Orange, Absinthe, Amber and Nutmeg.