Fragrance comparison

Mystere vs Raffinee

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,551 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mystere

Rochas

4.491,232 votes

Rank #309 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Raffinee

Houbigant

4.04319 votes

Rank #23,427 Warm SpicyFloral

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.
Raffinee
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mystere5/7

Raffinee2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystereRochas

RaffineeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 1,232 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 319 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

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

40%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerMystereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMystere

SillageMystere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value59

Category winnerRaffineeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

earthy69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%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

Top15-30 mins

CarnationPlumClary SageOrange BlossomBergamotRoseJasmineLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootTonka BeanMimosaTuberoseYlang-YlangHiacynthOrchidOsmanthus

Base8-12 hrs

SpicesCinnamonIncenseSandalwoodVanillaMuskCypressVetiver

InformationalShared notesHiacynth, Bergamot, Carnation and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Raffinee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerRaffineeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men3

Unisex20

Women77

Date 38%Party 36%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#309

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews92

Overall rank#23,427

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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Raffinee by Houbigant is an unapologetic powerhouse from 1982 that captures the bold theatrical spirit of early eighties perfumery. The spray opens with a punchy burst of dark stewed plum, sharp clary sage, and clove-like carnation. You get a brief alcoholic sting for two minutes before the dense oils grip the skin. O…

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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 Raffinee?

Mystere takes 5 of 7 categories. Mystere is rated 4.49/5 from 1,232 votes; Raffinee is rated 4.04/5 from 319 votes. Choose Mystere for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Raffinee for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystere or Raffinee?

They last about the same: Mystere 79/100, Raffinee 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mystere or Raffinee?

Mystere projects furthest (Mystere 72/100, Raffinee 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystere and Raffinee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Hiacynth, Bergamot, Carnation and Orris Root.

Is Mystere or Raffinee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mystere and Raffinee?

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. Raffinee has top notes of Carnation, Plum, Clary Sage and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Orris Root, Tonka Bean, Mimosa and Tuberose, a base of Spices, Cinnamon, Incense and Sandalwood.