Fragrance comparison

Myst vs Ducalis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 196 ratings analysed

5 wins

Myst

Armaf

3.9538 votes

Rank #27,532 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Ducalis

Angela Ciampagna

3.61158 votes

Rank #35,304 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Myst takes 5 of 7 categories.

Myst
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ducalis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Myst5/7

Ducalis2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystArmaf

DucalisAngela Ciampagna

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

3.61/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

Category winnerMystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

27%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

23%Dislike

3%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerMystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDucalis

SillageMyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value43

Category winnerDucalisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

rose84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantNutmeg

Heart

RosePeonyLilyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

VanillaMusk

Top

SaltGeraniumNutmeg

Heart

RoseCedarCyclamenMimosaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base

LeatherMuskPalisander RosewoodSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Rose, Lily and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer100

Fall14

Winter29

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter45

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men16

Unisex68

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#35,304

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Myst is a fruity and floral option that starts with a dark, jammy splash. It leads with tart black currant and blackberry, backed by a warm sprinkle of nutmeg. As it rests on skin, it softens into a breezy bouquet of rose and peony, anchored by a light vanilla base. This scent works well for casual daytime wear …

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Ducalis opens with a sharp flash of salt, green geranium, and dusty nutmeg before settling into dark rose and weathered cedar. The dry-down relies on raw leather, amber, and pale sandalwood to keep the floral notes grounded. It wears best during cool spring mornings or damp rainy days when you want a quiet, structural…

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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, Myst or Ducalis?

Myst takes 5 of 7 categories. Myst is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes; Ducalis is rated 3.61/5 from 158 votes. Choose Myst for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ducalis for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Myst or Ducalis?

They last about the same: Ducalis 74/100, Myst 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Myst or Ducalis?

Myst projects furthest (Myst 68/100, Ducalis 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myst and Ducalis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, rose and floral accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Rose, Lily and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Myst or Ducalis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myst is the stronger pick. For winter, Ducalis is the stronger pick. Myst suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Myst and Ducalis?

Myst has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Ducalis has top notes of Salt, Geranium and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Cyclamen and Mimosa, a base of Leather, Musk, Palisander Rosewood and Sandalwood.