Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Parure

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,749 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Parure

Guerlain

4.36517 votes

Rank #3,484 GreenEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Parure
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mystere6/7

Parure1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

ParureGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 517 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

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

57%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

517 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMystereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

green100%

earthy92%

fruity84%

mossy77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both green, earthy 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PlumGreen NotesBergamotFruity NotesCitruses

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseNarcissusOrris RootLilacJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossLeatherSpicesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus, Orris Root and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Parure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring98

Summer57

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night61

Category winnerParureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men3

Unisex38

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#3,484

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews52

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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Parure by Guerlain is a vintage chypre fruity fragrance built on contrasting tart orchard fruit and dry woodland textures. The scent opens with tangy bergamot, dark plum, and sharp green notes before softening into a classic floral heart. Dewy rose, narcissus, orris root, and crisp lily-of-the-valley provide a poised,…

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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 Parure?

Mystere takes 6 of 7 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Parure is rated 4.36/5 from 517 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Parure for a green and earthy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Parure?

Mystere lasts longest (Mystere 79/100, Parure 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Parure?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Parure 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Parure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, earthy and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus, Orris Root and Jasmine.

Is Mystere or Parure better for summer or winter?

For summer, Parure is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystere is the stronger pick. Parure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystere and Parure?

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. Parure has top notes of Plum, Green Notes, Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Rose, Narcissus, Orris Root and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Spices and Patchouli.