Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Ottomane

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,256 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #294 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Ottomane

CFFC Fragrances

4.0824 votes

Rank #30,258 WoodyWhite Floral

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.
Ottomane
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mystere4/5

Ottomane1/5

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

OttomaneCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 45%

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

50%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value83

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

woody100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumCorianderHiacynthAldehydesBergamot

Heart

CarnationRosemaryNarcissusOrris RootYlang-YlangVioletJasmineTuberose

Base

OakmossCivetCypressStyraxPatchouliCedarMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CarnationMarigoldRoseFruity NotesSpicy NotesStyrax

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarPatchouliAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 41%Party 29%Casual 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#294

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#30,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Ottomane by CFFC Fragrances is an unapologetic, golden-era oriental floral with serious backbone. It does not whisper. The first spray releases a pungent kick of spicy carnation, sharp marigold, and resinous styrax that feels immediately herbal and vintage. Within twenty minutes, that sharp opening yields to a dense, …

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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 Ottomane?

Mystere takes 4 of 5 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Ottomane is rated 4.08/5 from 24 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ottomane for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Ottomane?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Ottomane 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Ottomane?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Ottomane 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Ottomane smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Mystere or Ottomane better for summer or winter?

Ottomane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Ottomane?

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. Ottomane has top notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.