Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Prima Rugiada

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #297 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Prima Rugiada

Profumi del Forte

4.0634 votes

Rank #30,904 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mystere takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mystere
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Prima Rugiada
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mystere5/7

Prima Rugiada2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

Prima RugiadaProfumi del Forte

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

26%Love

62%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPrima RugiadaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

green83%

fresh74%

woody65%

floral56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

MintCuminOreganoLemonBlack PepperAldehydesCardamomCalabrian bergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Tomato LeafWatery NotesFreesiaMirabelleLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCyclamenRose

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskBalsam FirAtlas CedarHaitian VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Prima Rugiada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerPrima RugiadaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men21

Unisex64

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#297

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#30,904

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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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Prima Rugiada by Profumi del Forte is an aromatic aquatic fragrance built around cool morning air and Mediterranean greenery. It opens with an energetic rush of mint, lemon, Calabrian bergamot, and aldehydes, accompanied by galbanum and pungent culinary herbs like cumin and oregano. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a…

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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 Prima Rugiada?

Mystere takes 5 of 7 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Prima Rugiada is rated 4.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Prima Rugiada for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Prima Rugiada?

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

Which projects more, Mystere or Prima Rugiada?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Prima Rugiada 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Prima Rugiada smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Mystere or Prima Rugiada better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mystere and Prima Rugiada?

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. Prima Rugiada has top notes of Mint, Cumin, Oregano and Lemon, heart notes of Tomato Leaf, Watery Notes, Freesia and Mirabelle, a base of Musk, Balsam Fir, Atlas Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.