Fragrance comparison

Mystère #29 vs Former Residence 山居

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

1 wins

Mystère #29

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3622 votes

Rank #20,504 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

84%scent match

Very similar

Former Residence 山居

Black Paw

5.001 votes

Rank #51,875 Fresh SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystère #29 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Mystère #29
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Former Residence 山居
Choose it for a fresh spicy and sweet character.

Mystère #291/1

Former Residence 山居0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystère #29Alexandria Fragrances

Former Residence 山居Black Paw

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

fresh spicy100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

green77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match84%Very similar · both fresh spicy, green and sweet

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

Top

Bay LeafFigBergamot

Heart

CedarMuskVetiver

Base

TobaccoHay

InformationalShared notesFig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women8

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#51,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystère #29Higher 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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Former Residence 山居 reads as a green, spicy fig scent with a dry tobacco and hay base. Bay leaf and bergamot give the opening a brisk lift, while cedar, vetiver, and musk keep it clean and airy rather than heavy. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys leafy, slightly aromatic fragrances with a soft rustic finish…

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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 Former Residence 山居?

Mystère #29 takes 1 of 1 categories. Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes; Former Residence 山居 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Former Residence 山居 for a fresh spicy and sweet character.

Do Mystère #29 and Former Residence 山居 smell similar?

Very similar: a 84% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot.

Is Mystère #29 or Former Residence 山居 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mystère #29 and Former Residence 山居?

Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot. Former Residence 山居 has top notes of Bay Leaf, Fig and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Musk and Vetiver, a base of Tobacco and Hay.