Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Nyala

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,239 ratings analysed

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Nyala

Jealous

3.717 votes

Rank #63,087 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nyala
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mystere2/4

Nyala2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

NyalaJealous

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

26%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,214 votes

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNyala

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNyalaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

woody83%

patchouli74%

musky65%

yellow floral56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood

Top

PlumPraline

Heart

PatchouliYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer0

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#63,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMystereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystere by Rochas is a dense, aromatic green chypre built for those who love vintage complexity. It opens with sharp galbanum and bitter coriander before settling into a mossy, cedar-heavy heart. This 1978 creation projects authority and sophistication, feeling most at home during cool autumn evenings or formal office…

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Nyala by Jealous pairs dark plum with rich praline in a sweet, fruity opening that quickly settles into earthy patchouli and creamy ylang-ylang. Grounded by mossy oakmoss and soft musk, it creates a warm, textured aura suited for cool autumn evenings, casual dinners, and brisk outdoor walks.

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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, Mystere or Nyala?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Nyala is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nyala for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Nyala?

Nyala lasts longest (Nyala 83/100, Mystere 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Nyala?

Projection is very close: Mystere 72/100, Nyala 71/100 for sillage.

Do Mystere and Nyala smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Mystere or Nyala better for summer or winter?

Nyala suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Nyala?

Mystere has top notes of Galbanum, Coriander, Hiacynth and Aldehydes, heart notes of Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Cypress and Styrax. Nyala has top notes of Plum and Praline, heart notes of Patchouli and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.