Fragrance comparison

Myrtum Laurum vs Mysteriously No 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Myrtum Laurum

Misenum

4.005 votes

Rank #54,518 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mysteriously No 2

Marc Cain

3.3321 votes

Rank #52,835 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mysteriously No 2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Myrtum Laurum
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mysteriously No 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Myrtum Laurum1/4

Mysteriously No 23/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Myrtum Laurum
Sillage & projection: Mysteriously No 2
Value for money: Mysteriously No 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mysteriously No 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Myrtum LaurumMisenum

Mysteriously No 2Marc Cain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

19%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMyrtum Laurum

SillageMysteriously No 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMysteriously No 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

vanilla77%

powdery65%

musky53%

amber42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomMyrtleBergamotThymeLemonOrange

Heart

HeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamonBay LeafJasmineMusk

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineSandalwoodRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,518

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,835

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMysteriously No 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Myrtum Laurum opens bright and aromatic, with citrus, myrtle and orange blossom giving it a green Mediterranean feel before the heart turns softer, powdery and lightly spiced. Vanilla, tonka and sandalwood smooth the dry-down, so it reads more warm and composed than sharply fresh. It may suit someone who likes herbal …

Reviews →

Marc Cain Mysteriously No 2 is an oriental floral perfume built around a warm, comforting core of baking spices and soft sweetness. The first spray releases a sharp kick of crushed cloves and fiery cinnamon, lifted by a quick flash of tart bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the initial heat settles into an almond-tinted…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Myrtum Laurum or Mysteriously No 2?

Mysteriously No 2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Myrtum Laurum is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Mysteriously No 2 is rated 3.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Myrtum Laurum for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mysteriously No 2 for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Myrtum Laurum or Mysteriously No 2?

Myrtum Laurum lasts longest (Myrtum Laurum 65/100, Mysteriously No 2 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Myrtum Laurum or Mysteriously No 2?

Mysteriously No 2 projects furthest (Mysteriously No 2 62/100, Myrtum Laurum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myrtum Laurum and Mysteriously No 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cinnamon.

Is Myrtum Laurum or Mysteriously No 2 better for summer or winter?

Myrtum Laurum suits evening wear; Mysteriously No 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Myrtum Laurum and Mysteriously No 2?

Myrtum Laurum has top notes of Orange Blossom, Myrtle, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cinnamon and Bay Leaf, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Mysteriously No 2 has top notes of Cinnamon, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Vanilla.