Fragrance comparison

Mystères d'Agar vs Rusty Island

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mystères d'Agar

Awshal

5.001 votes

Rank #47,534 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Rusty Island

Auraa Desire

4.502 votes

Rank #50,636 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystères d'Agar takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mystères d'Agar
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rusty Island
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mystères d'Agar2/4

Rusty Island0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystères d'Agar
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mystères d'Agar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystères d'AgarAwshal

Rusty IslandAuraa Desire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMystères d'Agar

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

earthy77%

rose69%

leather61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Chamomile

Heart

Taif RoseSaffron

Base

OudCypriolSandalwood

Top

GeraniumSaffronRose

Heart

PatchouliSandalwoodCypriol

Base

LeatherAmberOud

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Oud, Cypriol and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,534

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystères d'AgarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystères d'Agar opens with a surprising hit of crisp chamomile, grounding the immediate heat of saffron. This woody composition by Coralie Spicher moves quickly into a core of Taif rose before settling into a deep, resinous base of oud and cypriol. It is a striking choice for those who want a structured, earthy fragra…

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Rusty Island by Auraa Desire centers on a robust woody and spicy character. Saffron and rose open the scent, while leather and oud build the base. This unisex fragrance performs best in cooler autumn weather or crisp winter evenings when the deeper base notes have room to project. It offers a distinct profile for thos…

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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, Mystères d'Agar or Rusty Island?

Mystères d'Agar takes 2 of 4 categories. Mystères d'Agar is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rusty Island is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mystères d'Agar for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rusty Island for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystères d'Agar or Rusty Island?

Mystères d'Agar lasts longest (Mystères d'Agar 100/100, Rusty Island 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystères d'Agar or Rusty Island?

Projection is very close: Mystères d'Agar 75/100, Rusty Island 75/100 for sillage.

Do Mystères d'Agar and Rusty Island smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Oud, Cypriol and Sandalwood.

Is Mystères d'Agar or Rusty Island better for summer or winter?

Mystères d'Agar suits daytime wear; Rusty Island suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystères d'Agar and Rusty Island?

Mystères d'Agar has top notes of Chamomile, heart notes of Taif Rose and Saffron, a base of Oud, Cypriol and Sandalwood. Rusty Island has top notes of Geranium, Saffron and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cypriol, a base of Leather, Amber and Oud.