Fragrance comparison

Mystère #29 vs Ere

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Mystère #29

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3622 votes

Rank #20,504 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ere

PK Perfumes

3.9555 votes

Rank #15,023 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ere takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mystère #29
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mystère #291/5

Ere4/5

Ratings & consensus: Ere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ere
Sillage & projection: Ere
Value for money: Mystère #29
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystère #29Alexandria Fragrances

ErePK Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

3.95/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 61%

Category winnerEreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

42%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEre

SillageEre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value33

Category winnerMystère #29Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black TeaFigVetiverHayBergamotBay LeafMuskCedarTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

FernMastic or LentisqueBalsam FirHayCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGalbanumAngelicaOakmossJuniper BerriesImmortelleCedarBlack Tea

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Tea, Hay and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer60

Fall47

Winter60

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women8

Men42

Unisex50

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#15,023

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystere #29 is a green, woody tea scent with fig, hay and tobacco giving it a dry, slightly sweet edge. It opens bright and aromatic, then settles into something softer, earthier and more textured on skin. If you like tea fragrances with a natural, leafy feel rather than a sugary one, this is easy to sample. It usuall…

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Ere by PK Perfumes is a dense, wild conifer scent that steers clear of clean department store pine. Built around a rare California mountain fern, the fragrance blends sticky resins, dry hay, and earthy moss to construct a damp, hyper-realistic wilderness on skin. It is designed for outdoor lovers who want an honest fo…

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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, Mystère #29 or Ere?

Ere takes 4 of 5 categories. Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes; Ere is rated 3.95/5 from 55 votes. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystère #29 or Ere?

Ere lasts longest (Ere 76/100, Mystère #29 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystère #29 or Ere?

Ere projects furthest (Ere 60/100, Mystère #29 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystère #29 and Ere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Tea, Hay and Cedar.

Is Mystère #29 or Ere better for summer or winter?

Mystère #29 suits daytime wear; Ere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystère #29 and Ere?

Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot. Ere features Fern, Mastic or Lentisque, Balsam Fir, Hay and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.