Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Ophelia

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,245 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Ophelia

Manuel Attardi

3.6213 votes

Rank #45,847 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ophelia
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mystere4/5

Ophelia1/5

Ratings & consensus: Mystere
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mystere
Sillage & projection: Mystere
Value for money: Ophelia
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

OpheliaManuel Attardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerMystereRating 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

46%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

23%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOpheliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Aquatic notesFennelLavenderPalisander RosewoodRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCarnationRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

SeaweedOrris RootPatchouliImmortelleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rosemary, Narcissus and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Ophelia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men9

Unisex36

Women55

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#45,847

PerfumerManuel Attardi

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Ophelia by Manuel Attardi is a brackish botanical scent that smells like a cold English riverbank in late spring. It is strange. Crushed fennel and bitter rosemary hit the nose first, accompanied by a sharp aquatic rush that feels like chilled river water rather than a tropical beach. Within minutes, the green herbal …

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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, Mystere or Ophelia?

Mystere takes 4 of 5 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Ophelia is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ophelia for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Ophelia?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Ophelia 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Ophelia?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Ophelia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Ophelia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rosemary, Narcissus and Orris Root.

Is Mystere or Ophelia better for summer or winter?

Ophelia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Ophelia?

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. Ophelia has top notes of Aquatic notes, Fennel, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Water Notes, Narcissus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Seaweed, Orris Root, Patchouli and Immortelle.