Fragrance comparison

Mystère #29 vs Obscenity

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Mystère #29

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3622 votes

Rank #20,504 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Obscenity

Bruce LaBruce

4.001 votes

Rank #59,588 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mystère #29
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Obscenity
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mystère #291/3

Obscenity2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Obscenity
Sillage & projection: Obscenity
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

ObscenityBruce LaBruce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.36/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 61%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityObscenity

SillageObscenity

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%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

Top

AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot

Heart

HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesFig, Vetiver, Bergamot and Bay Leaf. 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

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#59,588

PerfumerKim Weisswange

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…

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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 Obscenity?

Obscenity takes 2 of 3 categories. Mystère #29 is rated 3.36/5 from 22 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mystère #29 for a green and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystère #29 or Obscenity?

Obscenity lasts longest (Obscenity 80/100, Mystère #29 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystère #29 or Obscenity?

Obscenity projects furthest (Obscenity 75/100, Mystère #29 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystère #29 and Obscenity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fig, Vetiver, Bergamot and Bay Leaf.

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

Mystère #29 suits daytime wear; Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystère #29 and Obscenity?

Mystère #29 features Black Tea, Fig, Vetiver, Hay and Bergamot. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.